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Power BI SME
Washington, DCCompany Introduction
9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com/
Team (Project) Introduction
The Office of Performance Analysis and Integrity manages and enhances the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) which resides on one Oracle M8 Supercluster database and thirteen application servers. Our team provides the Business Intelligence software development and technical services required to sustain EDW applications to include Project Management, Data Warehouse Management, Tableau Server Administration/Tableau Desktop Administration, Technical Collaboration Support, Lessons Learned, Executive Orders and Special Projects, Architectural Enhancements, and Cloud Migration.
9th Way Insignia is looking for an expert-level Microsoft Power BI developer with data warehouse and analytics experience to join this team.
Professional Level Information:
The Power BI Developer Expert aligns to the Engineer 3 professional level within 9th Way Insignia’s career families. An Engineer 3 typically plans and directs research or development work on complex projects, along with engaging various parties in design and development. Costs and recommendations of new components may also involve part of the job scope. An Engineer 3 oversees the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. An Engineer 3 has broad knowledge of engineering procedures and assists in the resolution of complex problems. An Engineer 3 has strong technical skills and background, a knack for learning new technologies, and a blend of good problem-solving and innovation skills needed to resolve a wide variety of technical challenges.
Functional Job (LCAT) Information:
The Power BI Developer Expert must be able to create software using in a variety of languages or platforms, including Microsoft Power BI, DAX, SQL, and Power Query. Must have experience in understanding and articulating benefits and risks associated with alternative approaches, determining the best-fit when multiple technical paths are available, and anticipating potential issues before they materialize by implementing mitigating measures. As a senior member of the team, the Senior Developer is expected to provide guidance, technical oversight, and mentoring of lesser experienced junior and mid-level developers in the execution of their assigned tasks.
Responsibilities:
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $118,737 – $150,000
9th Way Insignia’s range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Clearance, background investigation:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Location:
On site in Washington DC
Legal:
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. hr@9th-way.com.
9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com/
Team (Project) Introduction
The Office of Performance Analysis and Integrity manages and enhances the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) which resides on one Oracle M8 Supercluster database and thirteen application servers. Our team provides the Business Intelligence software development and technical services required to sustain EDW applications to include Project Management, Data Warehouse Management, Tableau Server Administration/Tableau Desktop Administration, Technical Collaboration Support, Lessons Learned, Executive Orders and Special Projects, Architectural Enhancements, and Cloud Migration.
9th Way Insignia is looking for an expert-level Microsoft Power BI developer with data warehouse and analytics experience to join this team.
Professional Level Information:
The Power BI Developer Expert aligns to the Engineer 3 professional level within 9th Way Insignia’s career families. An Engineer 3 typically plans and directs research or development work on complex projects, along with engaging various parties in design and development. Costs and recommendations of new components may also involve part of the job scope. An Engineer 3 oversees the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. An Engineer 3 has broad knowledge of engineering procedures and assists in the resolution of complex problems. An Engineer 3 has strong technical skills and background, a knack for learning new technologies, and a blend of good problem-solving and innovation skills needed to resolve a wide variety of technical challenges.
Functional Job (LCAT) Information:
The Power BI Developer Expert must be able to create software using in a variety of languages or platforms, including Microsoft Power BI, DAX, SQL, and Power Query. Must have experience in understanding and articulating benefits and risks associated with alternative approaches, determining the best-fit when multiple technical paths are available, and anticipating potential issues before they materialize by implementing mitigating measures. As a senior member of the team, the Senior Developer is expected to provide guidance, technical oversight, and mentoring of lesser experienced junior and mid-level developers in the execution of their assigned tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in strategic planning and design sessions to guide the overall architectural design of Power BI reporting solutions, ensuring they are scalable, performant, secure, and meet stakeholder reporting requirements.
- Architect, design, and develop scalable, interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI that are intuitive and meet established UI/UX objectives.
- Design and implement Power BI data strategies and models that support complex reporting and analytics, and ensures optimal performance and scalability.
- Create Composite Data Models by integrating data from disparate sources into Power BI, ensuring that data is accurately captured, transformed, and presented.
- Implement security measures within Power BI reports and dashboards to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and compliance with VA’s data governance and security policies.
- Monitor and optimize the performance of Power BI reports and dashboards to ensure they are running efficiently and effectively, minimizing load times, and enhancing user experience.
- Collaborate with business analysts, database administrators, and other VA stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver Power BI solutions that meet expectations.
- Develop test plans and conduct thorough testing of Power BI reports and dashboards. Document software defects, resolve, and re-test to ensure the highest level of quality and reliability.
- Draft training materials and documentation as required and assist Business Analysts to provide training and support to end users on the use of developed software products.
- Provide expert-level thought leadership and research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies that could enhance the functionality, efficiency, and security of the EDW.
- Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, ensuring timely delivery of Power BI development tasks.
- Solicit feedback from business stakeholders to gather UI/UX/CX insights of delivered Power BI reports, and document lessons-learned to inform future development efforts.
- Serve as a technical leader within the project team, mentoring junior developers, and providing guidance on best practices in software development, data integration, and system design.
- Master’s Degree in technical discipline, additional 15 years of experience considered in lieu of degree.
- 10+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years of Power BI experience.
- Experience with SDLC, including both Agile and waterfall methodologies.
- Experience with Agile - SCRUM/Kanban iterative development with a DevSecOps mindset.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $118,737 – $150,000
9th Way Insignia’s range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Clearance, background investigation:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Location:
On site in Washington DC
Legal:
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. hr@9th-way.com.