Principal BI Analyst

job summary:

We are looking for a Principal Power BI Analyst local to Raleigh-Durham. Will be required to go onsite in Durham 2 days per week. Perform the role of thought leader and chief architect for data visualization based analytic solutions. Analyze complex business problems or opportunities and prepare detailed specifications from which objects will be written. Act as a technical resource for the team; provide assistance on system issues, work processes and procedures. Independently perform all necessary discovery and fact finding to fully understand and execute all assignments. Identify best practices, communicate and implement these practices to the department. Work closely with Data & Analytics leadership to affect tactical and strategic decisions regarding the use of PowerBI and data visualization. Mentor and provide knowledge transfer to junior team members by guiding them on development best practices. Design and architect high performance data visualization solutions to enable delivery analytic value and ensure they are maintainable and scalable as business needs dictate. Facilitate cross-functional problem solving sessions to arrive at optimal solutions accounting for stakeholder needs to ensure successful project delivery. Provide team status in various projects, escalate issues as needed, access and communicate risks to the development schedule and project to represent the VizTeam& interests in cross-functional project teams and ensure project success. Create, maintain, and enforce data visualization governance and development standards to continuously and proactively improve the quality of solution development and efficiency of processes across the enterprise. Assist management with employee development initiatives, including training. Provide direction and assistance to junior staff members.

location: Durham, North Carolina

job type: Contract

salary: $65 - 73 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Perform the role of thought leader and chief architect for data visualization based analytic solutions. Analyze complex business problems or opportunities and prepare detailed specifications from which objects will be written. Act as a technical resource for the team; provide assistance on system issues, work processes and procedures. Independently perform all necessary discovery and fact finding to fully understand and execute all assignments. Identify best practices, communicate and implement these practices to the department. Work closely with Data & Analytics leadership to affect tactical and strategic decisions regarding the use of PowerBI and data visualization. Mentor and provide knowledge transfer to junior team members by guiding them on development best practices. Design and architect high performance data visualization solutions to enable delivery analytic value and ensure they are maintainable and scalable as business needs dictate. Facilitate cross-functional problem solving sessions to arrive at optimal solutions accounting for stakeholder needs to ensure successful project delivery. Provide team status in various projects, escalate issues as needed, access and communicate risks to the development schedule and project to represent the VizTeam& interests in cross-functional project teams and ensure project success. Create, maintain, and enforce data visualization governance and development standards to continuously and proactively improve the quality of solution development and efficiency of processes across the enterprise. Assist management with employee development initiatives, including training. Provide direction and assistance to junior staff members.

qualifications:

8+ years with Power BI including experience connecting in to various data sources

skills:

Data & Analytics,data visualization,PowerBI,analytic,leadership,problem solving,Independently,proactively,thought leader,business needs,solution development,successful project delivery,fact finding,governance,Mentor,risks,employee development

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.