Power BI Lead/Architect

Location: Des Moines, Iowa (100% Onsite) – Local Candidate Highly Preferred. Duration: 6 Months Plus Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Power BI Architect to design, develop, and implement analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data visualization, business intelligence, and the BI platforms. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights and enable data-informed decision-making across the organization. Key Responsibilities Solution Design and Architecture · Design scalable and efficient BI architectures to support business requirements. · Define and implement data models, ETL processes, and reporting frameworks. · Ensure BI solutions align with enterprise data strategies and governance policies. Development and Implementation · Responsible for managing complete project lifecycle- Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Closure phases of the projects. · Develop interactive dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights. · Optimize BI reports for performance and usability. · Integrate BI with various data sources such as SQL Server, Azure Data Services, and other cloud platforms. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management · Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. · Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and developers to deliver end-to-end BI solutions. · Provide technical guidance and best practices to team members and stakeholders. Governance and Security · Implement BI security models, including row-level security and user access control. · Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards. Continuous Improvement · Stay updated with the latest BI features and industry trends to enhance solution capabilities. · Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements. Qualifications and Skills Technical Skills · Proficiency in Power BI: Expertise in creating dashboards, reports, data models, and visualizations. · Strong SQL skills: Ability to write and optimize complex queries. · Experience with data warehousing concepts and tools. · Knowledge of DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and M query language. · Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, especially in the context of BI solutions. · Experience integrating Power BI with tools like SharePoint, Excel, or custom APIs. · Experience in Qlik and conversion from Qlik to Power BI · Experience with MS Fabric Power BI architecture design and configuration Professional Experience · Experience Level: Minimum 10 years of experience in BI development and architecture. · Proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade BI solutions. · Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is a plus. Soft Skills · Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. · Excellent communication and presentation abilities. · Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. Job Type: Contract Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Work Location: In person