Power BI Developer

Our government client is looking for an experienced Power BI Developer on a hybrid 6+ months renewable contract opportunity in Atlanta, GA.

Position: Power BI Developer

Job Description:
1. Semantic Modeling & Data Architecture

• Design, develop, and optimize Power BI semantic models using best?practice dimensional modeling techniques (star schema, snowflake, dataflows, shared datasets).
• Build enterprise-grade datasets with proper relationships, hierarchies, calculation groups, and incremental refresh.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to define data requirements, improve data quality, and ensure model scalability and maintainability.
• Implement data modeling standards that support self-service analytics and governed data access.

• Develop complex DAX measures, calculated columns, and tables to support business logic, KPIs, and analytical insights.
• Optimize DAX for performance, readability, and maintainability across large datasets.
• Troubleshoot calculation issues and ensure accuracy and consistency across reports and dashboards.
• Implement row-level and object-level security (RLS/OLS) within the semantic model.

• Build intuitive, visually compelling Power BI dashboards that communicate insights clearly and effectively.
• Apply data visualization best practices and data storytelling techniques to support decision-making.
• Create interactive features such as drill-throughs, bookmarks, custom visuals, and parameterized reports.
• Ensure dashboards meet accessibility, usability, and design standards.

• Write efficient, well-structured SQL queries, stored procedures, and views to support BI data pipelines.
• Perform data profiling, validation, and transformation using SQL in both Oracle and SQL Server environments.
• Collaborate with DBAs and data engineers to optimize query performance and ensure data integrity.

• Manage Power BI Service components including workspaces, datasets, data gateways, refresh schedules, and capacity utilization.
• Support governance initiatives such as dataset certification, naming conventions, documentation, and version control.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot refresh failures, and optimize dataset size and gateway performance.
• Assist with tenant-level administration including user access, licensing, and compliance with organizational policies.

• Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable BI solutions.
• Provide guidance and support to self-service BI users across the organization.
• Document data models, DAX logic, SQL scripts, and report specifications.
• Participate in Agile or project-based workflows to support continuous improvement of BI capabilities.

• 4-years Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on Power BI development experience.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Semantic modeling (star schema, dataflows, composite models)
  • Advanced DAX programming
  • Power Query (M language)
  • Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service
• Solid SQL development experience in both Oracle and SQL Server.
• Experience with Power BI administration, including gateways, RLS/OLS, workspace governance, and capacity management.
• Strong understanding of relational and dimensional modeling concepts.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Familiarity with Oracle Business Intelligence (OBIEE) Semantic model (RPD), interactive reports and dashboard.
• Knowledge of enterprise data governance frameworks.
• Experience working with large, complex data sets in a multi-system environment.

• 4 Years of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field. Required
• 5 Years of Solid SQL development experience in both Oracle and SQL Server. Required
• 5 Years of IT development experience Required
• 5 Years of Experience with Power BI administration, including gateways, RLS/OLS, workspace governance, and capacity management Required
• 5 Years of experience as an Oracle BI development using OBIEE Semantic model (RPD), interactive reports and dashboard Required
• 5 Years of Experience working with large, complex data sets in a multi-system environment Required

About Vector:
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability, and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization''s operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY

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