Power BI Developer – Government Publishing Office (GPO)

The Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking a skilled Power BI Developer to provide technical support services for Business Reporting Development and Maintenance. This role focuses on delivering high-quality reporting solutions using Power BI and Business Objects tools while supporting GPO’s strategic transition toward a modernized Power BI environment. The selected contractor will provide subject matter expertise across key reporting functions, both on-site and remotely, in alignment with GPO’s IT security and telework policies.

Key Areas of Work:

– New report development using Power BI and Azure Synapse semantic models.
– Maintenance and enhancement of existing Power BI and Business Objects reports.
– Environment support, including Business Objects server patching and upgrades.
– Data integration across Oracle Federal Financials, SQL Server, and Azure platforms.
– Responsive support to business unit requests through the ServiceNow tasking system.
– Ad hoc reporting for audits, executive needs, and operational monitoring.

Report Development
– Build new Power BI reports based on user requirements and specifications.
– Modify and enhance existing Power BI and Azure Synapse semantic models as necessary.
– Collaborate iteratively with business units for thorough testing and effective deployment of reports.

Report Maintenance
– Maintain, update, and optimize existing Business Objects and Power BI reports.
– Perform routine updates, error corrections, and optimizations to ensure reporting accuracy and performance.
– Implement changes and support ad hoc modification requests from business units in a timely manner.

Environment Maintenance
– Monitor the stability and performance of the Business Objects application server, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
– Apply necessary patches and upgrades to the Business Objects environment to ensure reliability.
– Assist GPO in transitioning away from Business Objects to a fully Power BI-based reporting solution, enabling a smoother migration process.

Requirements

– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
– Minimum of 3 years of experience in Power BI development or a related field.
– Proficient in Power BI, Azure Synapse, and Business Objects reporting tools.
– Experience with data integration across platforms such as Oracle Federal Financials and SQL Server.
– Experience in report development and maintenance within an Agile environment is a plus.
– Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex business requirements.
– Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively with various stakeholders.

Salary Description
80,000 – 160,000