Power BI Data Scientist

Job Title: Power BI/ Data Scientist
Primary Location: Chicago, IL 60601 Pilsen Area On-Site (5 days per week)
Position Type: Direct Hire

Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $145,000-$160,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

We are seeking a forward-thinking Power BI / Data Scientist to lead the development of our next-generation data ecosystem. This role bridges traditional business intelligence with advanced AI capabilities by leveraging Microsoft Fabric to curate enterprise data, build complex Power BI reporting, and develop AI-driven data experiences.

A key focus of this role is preparing data for natural language interaction, including building and refining Linguistic Schemas and AI-ready semantic models that enable intuitive, high-value business insights.

• Power BI & Reporting

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-impact Power BI dashboards and interactive reports

  • Leverage advanced DAX and Power Query to deliver performant, business-aligned analytics

• Data Curation & Fabric Engineering

  • Curate, transform, and model raw data into high-quality, reporting-ready datasets

  • Utilize Microsoft Fabric OneLake to ensure data integrity, scalability, and optimized retrieval

• AI Agent Development

  • Build and configure Fabric Data Agents that enable natural language (Q&A) interaction with enterprise data

  • Partner with stakeholders to align AI capabilities with real business use cases

• Linguistic Schema & AI Readiness

  • Prepare data for AI consumption by building and importing Linguistic Schemas

  • Enhance natural language understanding and usability across AI-driven experiences

• Model Optimization

  • Refine semantic models with AI-specific instructions, example queries, and synonym mapping

  • Improve the accuracy, relevance, and reliability of generative AI outputs

• 8 10+ years of experience in data engineering, BI development, or reporting solutions with a strong delivery track record

• Deep experience with Power BI, data modeling, and enterprise reporting

• Hands-on experience with or strong interest in Microsoft Fabric, AI-enabled analytics, and semantic modeling

• Practical understanding of IT infrastructure, software development lifecycles, and cloud operations

• Strong communication and business-alignment skills with the ability to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders

• First 90 Days

  • Build strong relationships with teammates and business stakeholders

  • Learn existing data, applications, systems, processes, and infrastructure

• 6 Months

  • Own delivery of core systems and reporting solutions

  • Ship initial AI-driven data and analytics capabilities

• 12 Months

  • Earn strong trust from business users

  • Deliver measurable impact through AI, data curation, and advanced reporting

Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $145,000-$160,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.