Senior Power BI Developer

Company

Missing Link Security is a government contractor with a mission to secure the nation’s information by increasing awareness, countering threat, mitigating risk, and enforcing compliance. We employ people who are passionate about the security of our country, our communities, and our information systems. If you are an Senior Power BI Developer looking to join a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply to our open position.

Role: Senior Power BI Developer 

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance

Office Location: On-site in Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Customer: Department of Veterans Affairs

Job Description

The Office of Performance Analysis and Integrity manages and enhances the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) which resides on one Oracle M8 Supercluster database and thirteen application servers. Our team provides the technical services required to sustain EDW applications to include Project Management, Data Warehouse Management, Advanced Analytics, Tableau Server Administration/Tableau Desktop Administration, Technical Collaboration Support, Lessons Learned, Executive Orders and Special Projects, Architectural Enhancement, and Cloud Migration. We also provide management, enhancement, integration, implementation, maintenance, modernization, and infrastructure support for EDW applications as well as enhancement and maintenance of business intelligence capabilities and predictive analytics.

Professional Level Information

As an Engineer 3, one typically plans and directs research or development work on complex projects, engaging various stakeholders in design and development. The role may also involve analyzing costs and providing recommendations for new components. Responsibilities include performing multiple engineering-related tasks across various assignments within the project and the organization.

The candidate will oversee the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. A broad knowledge of engineering procedures is essential, as is the ability to assist in resolving complex problems. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and background, a knack for learning new technologies, and a combination of problem-solving abilities and innovative thinking to address a wide range of technical production challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in planning and design sessions of Power BI reporting solutions, ensuring they are scalable, performant, secure, and meet stakeholder reporting requirements.
  Architect, design, and develop scalable, interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI that are intuitive and meet established UI/UX objectives.
• Design and implement Power BI data strategies and models that support complex reporting and analytics and ensures optimal performance and scalability.
• Create Composite Data Models by integrating data from disparate sources into Power BI, ensuring that data is accurately captured, transformed, and presented.
• Implement security measures within Power BI reports and dashboards to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and compliance with VA’s data governance and security policies.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of Power BI reports and dashboards to ensure they are running efficiently and effectively, minimizing load times, and enhancing user experience.
• Collaborate with business analysts, database administrators, and other VA stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver Power BI solutions that meet expectations.
• Develop test plans and conduct thorough testing of Power BI reports and dashboards. Document software defects, resolve, and re-test to ensure the highest level of quality and reliability.
• Draft training materials and documentation as required and assist Business Analysts to provide training and support to end users on the use of developed software products.  
  Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, ensuring timely delivery of Power BI development tasks.
• Solicit feedback from business stakeholders to gather UI/UX/CX insights of delivered Power BI reports, and document lessons-learned to inform future development efforts.
• Serve as a technical leader within the project team, mentoring junior developers, and providing guidance on best practices in software development, data integration, and system design.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in computer science or other technical disciplines (an additional 10 years of experience can substitute for a degree).
• 15+ years of relevant experience including 8+ years’ experience developing Power BI dashboards and reporting products, especially data warehousing solutions.
• Must be a U.S citizen 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance

Clearance/Background Investigation

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Missing Link Security does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.