Data Visualization & Dashboard Developer - DVDD 25-23627

Job Title: Data Visualization & Dashboard Developer Location: Hybrid – Sacramento, CA Duration: 12 Months Contract Type: Deliverables-Based Contract Project Overview: We are seeking an experienced Data Visualization & Dashboard Developer to support a 12-month initiative focused on business intelligence modernization, reporting automation, and dashboard development using Power BI. This is a deliverables-based contract—not hourly—requiring self-motivation, clear communication, and commitment to timely completion of work products. The role supports ongoing analytics efforts across business areas including Pension, Health Insurance, Customer Service, Finance, and Risk. Responsibilities: Deliverable 1: Dashboard & Semantic Layer Development Design and develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI Interpret business requirements and translate them into actionable data visuals Build and maintain the BI semantic layer, translating complex data structures into user-friendly formats Visualize business metrics, trends, and patterns using charts, tables, maps, and more Modernize the BI platform with automation and data integration best practices Deliverable 2: Maintenance & Functional Administration Maintain and enhance existing BI report inventory Troubleshoot performance and system issues Coordinate server maintenance and report promotion across environments Administer user access, roles, and reporting environments (production/non-production) Update documentation for ongoing report changes Deliverable 3: Knowledge Transfer Ensure all work is documented and shared regularly with internal staff Participate in scheduled knowledge transfer sessions Maintain clear project records, meeting notes, and solution documents in shared repositories Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years experience in Power BI development (DAX, Power Query, Dataflows, Semantic Layer) 4+ years functional admin experience with Power BI (access, promotion, documentation) 3+ years in BI metadata modeling (conformed dimensions, hierarchies, data dictionaries) Advanced SQL skills for data querying and transformation Experience working in pension, healthcare, customer service, finance, or risk domains Strong data modeling and ETL background Experience working in Agile environments Excellent UI/UX design skills for dashboards Strong documentation, communication, and presentation skills Nice-to-Have: Familiarity with DevOps pipelines, Git, or Azure DevOps Prior experience working with state government or public pension systems Evaluation Criteria: QualificationPoints 2+ successful BI projects (1 over $1M) 10 5+ years of Power BI/report development 20 4+ years Power BI admin experience 20 3+ years metadata modeling 10 3+ years domain experience (Pension, etc.) 10 Important Notes: All work must be completed on schedule and approved to trigger payment. Developer is responsible for managing deliverables, deadlines, and documentation. Strong communication and independent project execution are essential.