Power BI Analyst

Summary:

• A Power BI Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying interactive reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.
• This role involves transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions.
• The developer works closely with business users to identify reporting needs and create visualizations that effectively communicate data trends and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Utilize DAX and Power Query for data modeling and transformation.
• Optimize Power BI reports for performance and user experience.
• Implement row-level security and data governance practices.
• Provide training and support to end-users on Power BI functionalities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in using Power BI Desktop for designing and developing reports, including knowledge of its interface and features.
• Strong skills in DAX for creating calculated columns, measures, and custom aggregations to enhance data analysis.
• Knowledge of data modeling concepts, including relationships, star and snowflake schemas, and best practices for structuring data for reporting.
• Experience with Power Query for data transformation, cleansing, and preparation using M language.
• Familiarity with connecting Power BI to various data sources, including SQL Server, Azure, Excel, SharePoint, and third-party APIs.
• Expertise in creating compelling visualizations and dashboards, understanding when to use different chart types and visuals effectively.
• Knowledge of report design principles, including layout, color theory, and user experience to create intuitive and engaging reports.
• Experience with the Power BI Service for publishing, sharing, and managing reports and dashboards in a collaborative environment.
• Understanding of implementing row-level security to ensure that users see only the data they are permitted to view.
• Skills in optimizing Power BI reports for performance, including managing dataset size, using aggregations, and optimizing queries.
• Familiarity with sharing reports through Power BI apps, workspaces, and embedding Power BI into applications.
• Experience integrating Power BI with other Microsoft products (e.g., Azure, Excel, Teams) and third-party tools.
• Knowledge of data governance practices to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
• Skills in troubleshooting issues with data connections, report performance, and visualizations.