Power BI Data Analyst - Hybrid/MN

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 3 Month(s)

Skills

Power BI
Azure
T-SQL

Job Details

We are seeking a Power BI Data Analyst to design and build real-time and near real-time dashboards that provide situational awareness for airport operations and leadership.

This is a long-term contract (Initially through Dec 2025, with strong extension potential) offering the chance to work in a hybrid environment (3 days onsite near the Twin Cities, Minnesota airport).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build Power BI dashboards and reports with KPIs, alerts, and operational trends.
  • Create impactful visuals (tables, gauges, ArcGIS maps) to support decision-making.
  • Implement DirectQuery, streaming datasets, incremental refresh for real-time insights.
  • Write and tune T-SQL queries against Synapse serverless SQL pools and Azure SQL.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, validate data, and document report logic.
  • Configure data sources and workspaces in the Microsoft GCC cloud.

Must-Have Skills:

  • 3+ years of enterprise Power BI development (Desktop & Service).
  • Expert in DAX, Power Query (M), and T-SQL performance tuning.
  • Experience with real-time / streaming Power BI solutions.
  • Familiarity with Azure Synapse, Delta Lake, and Azure SQL.
  • Strong data visualization and UI/UX instincts.
  • Experience in Microsoft GCC or other regulated cloud environments.

Nice-to-Have:

  • PL-300 / DP-500 certification.
  • ArcGIS / geospatial visuals experience.
  • Knowledge of lakehouse / medallion architectures.
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