What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Power BI Reports Developer position at NuAxis Innovations?
We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution.
Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose.
We know tech, but we love people. NuAxis is home to thinkers and feelers; engineers and artists. We work hard and support each other along the way. Teamwork is more than just a buzzword for us, it’s a state of mind.
We believe happy employees do amazing work, so join our team NOW! We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Senior Power BI Reports Developer for a Full-Time position.
Position Summary
The Senior Power BI Reports Developer plays a critical role in a government application modernization initiative, transforming legacy data systems into modern, accessible, and insight-driven reporting platforms. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade Power BI dashboards and reports that support data-informed decision-making across program areas and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and deploy enterprise Power BI dashboards, paginated reports, and datasets aligned with agency reporting requirements.
• Translate complex business and operational data from modernized application systems into clear, actionable visualizations for diverse stakeholders.
• Develop and manage Power BI dataflows, semantic models, and row-level security (RLS) configurations to ensure data accuracy and appropriate access control.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and data engineers to define data requirements and establish ETL/ELT pipelines using Power Query and SQL.
• Optimize report performance through DAX formula tuning, data model optimization, and incremental refresh strategies.
• Maintain and enforce Power BI governance standards, including workspace management, naming conventions, version control, and deployment pipelines.
• Provide documentation for all developed reports, including data lineage, business logic, and user guides.
• Support end-user training and adoption of self-service analytics capabilities within Power BI Service.
• Participate in Agile sprint ceremonies, contributing to backlog refinement, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Ensure compliance with federal and agency data privacy, accessibility (Section 508), and security requirements in all deliverables
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with SSIS for ETL pipeline development and management
• 5 years of progressive experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related field.
• 3 years of hands-on experience developing production-grade Power BI reports and dashboards in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in DAX, Power Query (M language), and data modeling best practices.
• Proficiency in complex SQL including stored procedures, views, and query optimization across Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle 19c environments
• Experience with Power BI Service administration including workspaces, gateways, and deployment pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) or equivalent certification.
• Experience working in government, public sector, or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with Azure data services (Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL).
• Knowledge of application modernization patterns and integration with modern APIs or microservices.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git and DevOps practices for BI development.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (Section 508) for data visualization.
• Experience with SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) for paginated and operational reporting.
• Familiarity with DAX Studio for performance diagnostics and query optimization.
• Experience handling large-scale datasets (Big Data) including import, export, and manipulation within a BI platform.
• Knowledge of PII handling, FISMA Moderate data classification, and Privacy Act constraints as applied to analytical datasets
COMPETENCIES
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex datasets and translate findings into meaningful insights.
• Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, reliable, and well-documented deliverables.
• Communication: Conveys technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Collaboration: Works effectively within cross-functional Agile teams.
• Adaptability: Thrives in evolving modernization environments with shifting priorities
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Our Profile:
We are an IT company with a unique mission—to make people the center of every federal IT solution. Our technologists have always gone the extra mile to help our federal clients succeed. And over the years, we saw a growing disconnect in how federal IT initiatives were built and managed. Time after time, programs failed because the focus was on the tools and products and not the people using them. Learn More.
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