Power BI Developer / Business Analyst

Job Role: Power BI Developer / Business Analyst Location: Baltimore, MD (Hybrid Onsite) Eligibility: US Citizens & GC holders only Pay Rate: $70-$72/hr. on W2 Work Schedule: FT/40 hours per week – Hybrid M/F remote T/W/R in office Contract – expected length of assignment is 6 months (June 2026 – December 2026); chance for extension is possible/not likely Top 3 Skills Needed: • Data Analysis & Requirements Translation • Ability to gather inputs from program leadership and stakeholders, translate them into clear requirements, and turn messy data into usable insights. • Dashboard & Reporting Development (Power BI) • Skill in building clear, executive‑ready dashboards that track portfolio health (schedule, risk, workload, metrics) and support decision‑making. • Business Acumen & Communication • Capability to explain data trends and insights in plain language to leaders and partners, not just produce visuals. Candidate MUST haves: • Hands‑on Power BI experience • Proven experience developing dashboards and reports used by leadership or decision‑makers. • Strong SQL + Excel skills • Ability to query, validate, transform, and reconcile data across multiple sources. • Experience as a Business Analyst, not just a report builder Must be comfortable gathering requirements, documenting logic, and iterating with stakeholders in a fast‑moving environment Education Level/Type: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience – data analytics and/or business analysis experience and power bi certification would be a strong preference but not required Specific Experience: Technical/Software • Power BI – Dashboard and report development • SQL – Data extraction and validation • Excel – Data analysis, reconciliation, and ad‑hoc reporting • Familiarity with Utility data / Oracle’s Customer Care and Billing Platform (CC&B) preferred/not required • Familiarity with CRM platforms, ideally Saratoga CRM – preferred but not required Interview Process: 1. Resume Review & Shortlisting 1. Hiring Manager Interview(s) – 6 behavioral questions plus 2 technical questions 1. Selection, Background Check & Onboarding Job description: • A Power BI Developer Mid is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI. They work independently or as part of a team to create data visualizations that enable organizations to make informed decisions. Responsibilities may include: • Gathering and analyzing business requirements for reports and dashboards. • Developing complex data models and datasets in Power BI. • Designing and creating interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI. • Collaborating with business users and stakeholders to refine report designs and functionality. • Implementing advanced data transformation and cleansing processes in Power BI. • Writing and optimizing DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) queries to extract and manipulate data. • Testing and validating reports to ensure accuracy, performance, and reliability. • Documenting report specifications, data sources, and data dictionaries. • Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior developers. • Keeping abreast of new features and updates in Power BI and recommending best practices for report development. Requirements: This role will provide dedicated analytical and reporting support for the Areawide Program, with a primary focus on developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and executive‑level reports. The position will translate program, financial, and operational data into clear, actionable insights to support decision‑making, governance, and external stakeholder engagement. The analyst will standardize and automate recurring reporting, ensure data accuracy across multiple sources, and support ad hoc analysis for leadership and customer‑facing needs. This role is critical to improving visibility, efficiency, and scalability of the Areawide Program.