BI & Data Visualization Specialist - (must be local to Albany NY)

Overview

On Site
$$120,000 - $140,000
Full Time
Contract - W2
Contract - 19 month(s)

Skills

SQL
DOCUMENTATION
MAINTENANCE
DATA VISUALIZATION
DATA WAREHOUSE
OPERATIONS
DATA ANALYSIS
DATA SOURCES
DATASETS
VISUALIZATION
TRANSLATE
data modeling
DATA INTEGRITY
POWER BI
T-SQL
User Experience
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
REPORTING TOOLS
Gather Requirements
Agency Partners

Job Details

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector's IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.

*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Overview:

We are seeking a BI & Data Visualization Specialist who will support our client with their IES Program to support the development and maintenance of dynamic, user-centered dashboards and reports that guide critical decisions in the health and human services space. This role is responsible for transforming raw program and operational data into clear insights through data modeling, interactive reporting, and performance visualizations using both Power BI and Tableau. The specialist will work closely with executive leadership, internal developers, and external stakeholders to ensure IES business objectives are clearly reflected in all reporting tools. A strong understanding of data analysis, user experience, and government program operations (e.g., SNAP, Child Support) is essential to success in this role.

Duties:

  • Data Modeling Design, build, and optimize data models in Power BI and Tableau that support IES program reporting, product reporting or other performance and operational reporting.

  • Dashboard & Report Development Develop intuitive and user-friendly reports and dashboards tailored to program-specific needs.

  • Data Analysis Identify trends, performance gaps, and actionable insights using statistical and visual techniques.

  • Data Visualization Translate complex datasets into accessible visual narratives that guide stakeholders in decision-making.

  • Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with leadership, business users, and external agencies to gather requirements and iterate on deliverables.

  • Documentation & Maintenance Maintain clear documentation, ensure data integrity, and monitor the performance and accuracy of reports over time.

  • Training & Support Provide training to district users and leadership teams to promote adoption and interpretation of dashboards.

  • Troubleshooting Investigate and resolve issues related to data sources, loading, and visualization logic across the program and other teams.

Mandatory Qualifications:

  • 4 7 years of experience as a data specialist or related

  • 4 7 years of experience working with Power BI and Tableau to develop reports, dashboards, and data models.

  • Demonstrated ability to translate raw data into visually meaningful insights for decision makers.

  • 4 7 years of experience demonstrating proficiency in SQL, including T-SQL, SSRS, PowerQuery, and data extraction techniques.

  • 4 7 years of experience demonstrating familiarity with Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) and complex calculations in Power BI.

  • 4 7 years of experience understanding data warehouse concepts and enterprise-level reporting strategies.

  • 4 7 years of demonstrating strong analytical skills with the ability to detect patterns and anomalies in large datasets.

  • 4 7 years of excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when presenting data to executive leadership or cross-agency partners.

  • 4 7 years of experience working in public sector environments or with inter-agency collaboration teams.

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.


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