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Power Bi Report Specialist/Sme

GovCIO is currently seeking a highly skilled Power BI Report Specialist/SME with deep experience in modernizing reporting platforms. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between data engineering and business reporting, delivering enterprise-grade dashboards and reports supported by a scalable, secure, and automated backend infrastructure.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the conversion of internal, dynamic Power Bi dashboards for exposure to external audiences.
• Developing and maintaining data models and visualizations aligned with business logic, KPIs, and performance standards.
• Configuring and administering Power BI Gateways to support scheduled data refreshes from SQL Server and other sources.
• Collaborating with data engineers to design and manage Azure Data Factory pipelines and Self-Hosted Integration Runtimes to automate data ingestion and transformation workflows.
• Working directly with SQL Server databases to write, optimize, and troubleshoot queries, stored procedures, and views that feed Power BI datasets.
• Generating Ad-Hoc PBI Reports.
• Conducting PBI Training (Instructor-led Class Development, Delivery).
• Ensuring governance of data access and security policies, including Row-Level Security (RLS) and workspace permission models.
• Partnering with stakeholders to gather requirements, define data strategies, and deliver meaningful reporting solutions that drive decision-making.
• Making recommendations for changes to software and hardware configurations that improve performance and capabilities provided by the current National Surveillance Tool (NST Reporting).
• Ensuring smooth operations of NST Reporting through continuous monitoring and patching.
• Assisting with performance tuning and report optimization to improve loading speed, usability, and scalability.
• Providing guidance and support to teams adopting Power BI, ensuring best practices in report design, modeling, and deployment.
• Performing upgrades as needed to incorporate new features and assure elevated levels of security and support.

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors with 12+ years (or commensurate experience) in designing and converting legacy or proprietary reports into Power BI.
• Strong knowledge of Power BI architecture, including Gateway configuration, DAX, Power Query (M), and publishing workflows.
• Proficiency in Azure Data Factory, especially pipeline creation, scheduling, and integration with SQL and cloud storage.
• Experience with SQL Server Services, including SQL Agent Jobs, Integration Services (SSIS), and relational database tuning.
• Familiarity with Self-Hosted Integration Runtime (SHIR) setup and maintenance for hybrid data environments.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Solid understanding of data security, access controls, and compliance standards in cloud and on-prem environments.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and produce high-quality documentation.

Clearance Required:

Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Company Overview:

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

What You Can Expect:

Interview & Hiring Process:

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team.
• Camera must be on.
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview.
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening.
• Background check, to include: criminal history (past 7 years), verification of your highest level of education, verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application.

Employee Perks:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range: USD $150,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.