Power BI Developer

Power BI Developer Pay - $65/h on W2 Location - Arizona (Remote) - Local candidates only Contract of 6 months with possible extension Power BI Front-End Developer – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) Document 1. Knowledge Power BI & Data Visualization • - Strong understanding of Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service. • - Knowledge of data modeling concepts, including star schemas, relationships, and data normalization. • - Understanding of DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for calculated columns, measures, and KPIs. • - Familiarity with Power Query (M language) for data transformation and cleaning. • - Knowledge of report lifecycle management, workspace configurations, and dataset governance. • - Awareness of row-level security (RLS) and data access best practices. • - Understanding of UX/UI principles for dashboard layout, color theory, and effective data storytelling. • - Knowledge of Power BI Paginated Reports for pixel-perfect, production-ready reporting. Data & BI Concepts • - Solid understanding of business intelligence principles, including ETL, semantic modeling, and data governance. • - Working knowledge of SQL and relational database structures. • - Knowledge of common data sources used in enterprise BI (SQL Server, SharePoint, Azure Synapse, Dataverse, etc.). • - Knowledge of healthcare operations and terminology, preferably within Medicaid, including claims, encounters, eligibility, provider data, and regulatory reporting requirements. Microsoft Ecosystem • - Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Lake, and other cloud data tools. • - Knowledge of integrating Power BI with Power Apps, Power Automate, and Teams. 1. Skills Technical Skills • - Ability to design intuitive and engaging Power BI reports with drill-through, bookmarks, hierarchies, and custom visuals. • - Strong DAX development skills to build dynamic, scalable measures. • - Skilled in data cleansing, merging, and transformation with Power Query. • - Ability to optimize report performance (reducing load times, improving model efficiency). • - Experience publishing, refreshing, and managing datasets in Power BI Service. • - Ability to troubleshoot data issues, refresh failures, and performance bottlenecks. • - Ability to automate and orchestrate processes using Power Automate. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills • - Ability to translate business questions into analytical requirements. • - Comfortable working with ambiguous or incomplete requirements. • - Skilled at data storytelling — presenting insights clearly and concisely. Collaboration Skills • - Works effectively with business stakeholders, data engineers, and leadership. • - Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts in simple terms. • - Ability to gather requirements through interviews, workshops, or user stories. 1. Abilities Design & Development Abilities • - Ability to create user-friendly dashboards aligned with business needs and branding guidelines. • - Ability to prototype and iterate on visual designs based on feedback. • - Ability to maintain version control and manage incremental report updates. Operational & Organizational Abilities • - Ability to manage multiple report development projects simultaneously. • - Ability to prioritize enhancements, bugs, and stakeholder requests. • - Ability to write clear documentation for data models, reports, and processes. Strategic Abilities • - Ability to identify new opportunities where analytics can improve decision-making. • - Ability to enforce and improve BI governance and best practices. • - Ability to serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on BI tools and visualization standards. 1. Optional / “Nice-to-Have” KSAs • - Knowledge of Python or R for advanced analytics. • - Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Lakehouses, or Azure Synapse. • - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments. • - Experience creating custom Power BI visuals using JavaScript or TypeScript. • Required SkillsStrong understanding of Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service (minimum 5 years of experience) • Understanding of UX/UI principles for dashboard layout, color theory, and effective data storytelling. • Working knowledge of SQL and relational database structures. • Preferred SkillsKnowledge of healthcare operations and terminology, preferably within Medicaid, including claims, encounters, eligibility, provider data, and regulatory reporting requirements. Education: Bachelors Degree