Power BI Applications Architect Lead

About the Role Our client is seeking a Power BI Applications Architect Lead to support business intelligence initiatives, including backend development, dashboard creation, data modeling, Microsoft Fabric components, and user training. This role requires strong experience with the Microsoft BI ecosystem and the ability to collaborate with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Essential Responsibilities Design and develop Power BI data visualizations Create and maintain Power BI Dataflows (Gen 1 and Gen 2) Develop functional and technical BI documentation Communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical users Provide training for end users and staff Collaborate with business and IT teams to define BI requirements Participate in design sessions, workshops, and project meetings Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field, or equivalent experience (5 years) 1–5 years clarifying system and program intent 1–5 years identifying problems, recommending solutions, and determining system changes 5 years advanced Microsoft Power BI experience (Desktop/Server, DAX, SQL) 3 years experience with Microsoft Fabric Dataflows, Pipelines, Apps 5 years experience in Microsoft SQL stack (SQL Server, SSMS, SSIS, SSAS, Azure Data Platform) 5 years analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, communication, and user-training experience Preferred Qualifications 2 years Power Platform experience (Automate, Power Apps) 1 year working with K-12 education data and district staff 3 years working independently and with strong team collaboration Why Join Us Work on high-impact BI initiatives supporting organizational strategy Opportunity to lead BI architecture and data visualization efforts Collaborative, mission-driven environment Remote work option depending on assignment requirements Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $65.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Experience: Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent: 5 years (Required) 1–5 yrs clarifying system and program intent: 5 years (Required) identifying problems, suggesting changes, determining: 5 years (Required) Advanced MS Power BI (Desktop/Server, DAX, SQL): 5 years (Required) Microsoft Fabric components (Dataflows, Pipelines, Apps): 3 years (Required) Microsoft technology stack SQL Server, SSMS, SSIS, SSAS.: 5 years (Required) analytics, problem-solving, communication.: 5 years (Required) Power Platform (Automate, Power Apps): 2 years (Required) K-12 education data: 1 year (Required) Ability to work independently & strong team collaboration: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: U.S. Citizenship or a Green Card (Required) Ability to Commute: Washington, DC 20002 (Required) Work Location: In person