Power BI Lead- IA

Location: Des Moines, Iowa (100% Onsite) Local Candidate Highly Preferred.

Duration: 6 Months Plus

Rate: $85-90/hr

Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Power BI Architect to design, develop, and implement analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data visualization, business intelligence, and the BI platforms. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights and enable data-informed decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design and Architecture

Design scalable and efficient BI architectures to support business requirements.

Define and implement data models, ETL processes, and reporting frameworks.

Ensure BI solutions align with enterprise data strategies and governance policies.

Development and Implementation

Responsible for managing complete project lifecycle- Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Closure phases of the projects.

Develop interactive dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights.

Optimize BI reports for performance and usability.

Integrate BI with various data sources such as SQL Server, Azure Data Services, and other cloud platforms.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and developers to deliver end-to-end BI solutions.

Provide technical guidance and best practices to team members and stakeholders.

Governance and Security

Implement BI security models, including row-level security and user access control.

Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards.

Continuous Improvement

Stay updated with the latest BI features and industry trends to enhance solution capabilities.

Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.

Qualifications and Skills

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Power BI : Expertise in creating dashboards, reports, data models, and visualizations.

Strong SQL skills : Ability to write and optimize complex queries.

Experience with data warehousing concepts and tools.

Knowledge of DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and M query language.

Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure , AWS , or Google Cloud , especially in the context of BI solutions.

Experience integrating Power BI with tools like SharePoint , Excel , or custom APIs.

Experience in Qlik and conversion from Qlik to Power BI

Experience with MS Fabric Power BI architecture design and configuration

Professional Experience

Experience Level : Minimum 10 years of experience in BI development and architecture.

Proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade BI solutions.

Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is a plus.

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.