Contract Power BI Developer

About Data Society:At Data Society, we provide bespoke, leading-edge data and AI solutions for Fortune 1,000 companies and federal, state, and local governmental organizations. We partner with our clients to educate, equip, and empower their workforces with the skills they need to achieve their goals and expand their impact. We are empowering the workforces of the future, from data literacy for all employees to support for data engineers and data scientists to train up on the most complex AI solutions and Machine Learning skills.About the role:The Power BI Developer helps organizations better understand their data and needs through skilled requirements engineering, strong data modeling practices, and hands-on analytics. This role focuses on designing and building Power BI reports and dashboards, working comfortably within the Azure ecosystem, and querying and analyzing data primarily using Snowflake SQL to extract insights and support decision-making. The analyst will support ETL and data pipeline efforts, work closely with data stored in the data lake and Snowflake, and ensure data is well-documented and governed through ERDs, data dictionaries, and relevant tools. This is a customer-facing role within a cross-functional team, so the ability to manage timelines, work both autonomously and collaboratively, and communicate effectively are a must. This is a full-time remote/telecommute Contract position available now until August 2026 with the potential to transition to full-time employment then.Note: Due to the confidential nature of our federal government Clients, this role requires the ability to pass a United States federal government Public Trust background check and is exclusively open to U.S. Citizens located within the United States. Our Clients are also located in DC and may require an on-site presence from time to time.Responsibilities:Design and develop Power BI reports and dashboards that provide meaningful insights and support decision-makingConduct deep-dive analyses using Snowflake SQL and BI tools to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insightsBuild, enhance, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards, ensuring performance, usability, and consistencySupport ETL processes and data pipelines within Azure to ensure reliable, well-structured data for reporting and analyticsWork closely with Azure data services, including the data lake, to understand data ingestion, storage, and transformationsCreate and maintain ERDs and data dictionaries to document data structures, relationships, and business definitionsServe as an expert in gathering actionable requirements and executing against them in an agile environmentSupport data governance, cataloging, lineage, and metadata managementCollaborate closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements, understand reporting needs, and translate them into effective data solutionsBecome deeply familiar with all relevant data sources used in projects, including where data is stored, associated data dictionaries, and dependenciesInvestigate and assess existing reports with the ability to convert them into Power BI dashboards or enhance them as neededDefine and develop metrics to measure operational health and excellence across organizations and initiativesMaintain and improve the integrity and reliability of internal and external data sources; collaborate with stakeholders to capture additional data and ensure accuracy and consistencyRegularly prepare reports and presentations that summarize findings, provide actionable insights, and track the impact of implemented strategiesEffectively communicate insights and recommendations to influence decision-making and drive growthQualifications:Bachelor's degree5+ years of data and analytics in cloud environmentsAdvanced proficiency with SnowflakeAdvanced proficiency with Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, and report optimizationExperience working within the Azure ecosystemExperience creating ERDs, data dictionaries, and supporting data governance effortsExperience working in Agile / Scrum development processesExcellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with non-technical teamsProactive self-starter who takes ownership of tasks and drives work forward with minimal oversightExperience working in Agile / Scrum development processesPowered by JazzHR