Cognos Report developer / Cognos Developer - Must have Health Plan / Health Payer Experience

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Need Cognos Report developer

Job Details

Need Cognos Report developer

6 to 12 months remote project

 

Must have Health Plan / Health Payer Experience of 3+ years

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cognos Report and Dashboard Development:
    • Design, develop, and maintain reports and dashboards using IBM Cognos Analytics (v11 or higher).
    • Work with Framework Manageras needed.
  • Requirements Gathering & Analysis:
    • Collaborate with business users to refine and document report/dashboard requirements.
    • Translate business needs into clear, testable technical specifications for Cognos development.
  • Unit Testing and UAT Support:
    • Perform comprehensive unit testingto validate data accuracy, report logic, filters, prompts, and formatting.
    • Support business users during User Acceptance Testing (UAT)by:
      • Explaining report behavior and data logic.
      • Troubleshooting user-reported discrepancies.
      • Adjusting report functionality to align with evolving business expectations.
    • SQL & Data Interaction:
      • Write and optimize complex SQL queriesto source and validate data for reports.
      • Work with Oracle databasesand other data sources to ensure robust, reliable reporting outputs.
    • Communication & Documentation:
      • Provide clear, timely updates through ticketing systems and project tracking tools such as Report Tracking Database (RTD).
      • Maintain detailed documentation on report logic, data sources, business rules, and user instructions.
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
      • Collaborate with project managers, project lead, analysts to align on timelines and priorities.
      • Quickly onboard to new projects and manage deliverables with minimal supervision.

 

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 5 7 yearsof experience in Cognos report/dashboard development
  • 5-7 yearsof SQL development experience
  • 4-6 yearsworking with Oracle databases
  • 3-5 yearsexperience working for Health Plans
  • Strong experience building reports using Cognos Analytics
  • Proven ability to perform end-to-end report testingand support UAT efforts.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially within distributed teamsusing Teams and other communication tools.

 

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