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Business Intelligence (BI) Developer (Power BI) 2026P-0256

Full-Time
Arlington, VA, Hybrid
Posted 1 month ago

Ascension is seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer specializing in Power BI to support a high-visibility federal engagement focused on transforming fragmented data into actionable insights. This role is critical to enabling the client to move from disconnected, manual data processes to an integrated, enterprise-level BI capability that supports real-time decision-making and resource management.

The ideal candidate is a data-driven problem solver who thrives in environments where data is incomplete, unstructured, or siloed and can translate business needs into intuitive dashboards and visualizations. This individual will play a key role in designing and developing dashboards that provide operational visibility across geographically dispersed assets and stakeholders.


Position Summary

The BI Developer will support the design, development, and implementation of custom dashboards and data visualization solutions, primarily leveraging Microsoft Power BI, to enable enterprise-wide visibility into operational and resource data.

This role directly supports the client’s objective to establish a modern BI capability and integrated data framework, addressing challenges related to fragmented data sources, inconsistent data structures, and limited reporting capabilities .

The ideal candidate is:

  • Detail-oriented and analytical, with strong data storytelling skills
  • Self-driven and capable of working with minimal supervision
  • Skilled at translating complex datasets into meaningful insights
  • Comfortable working in ambiguous environments with evolving requirements

This role will help solve challenges related to:

  • Data fragmentation across multiple systems
  • Lack of standardized data structures
  • Limited visibility into operational performance
  • Manual reporting processes

Day-to-Day Activities

  • Design and develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI
  • Integrate data from multiple sources including SharePoint, Excel, and enterprise systems
  • Transform raw and unstructured data into structured datasets suitable for BI tools
  • Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to define reporting requirements and KPIs
  • Develop data models and relationships to support scalable reporting solutions
  • Create visualizations that support role-based insights (site-level vs functional views)
  • Optimize dashboard performance and usability for end users
  • Support data validation, cleansing, and quality assurance activities
  • Participate in stakeholder review sessions and incorporate feedback into dashboard enhancements
  • Document data sources, transformations, and dashboard logic
  • Assist in training end users on dashboard usage and basic customization

Job Features

Job CategoryTechnology & Digital Solutions
Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field | Minimum 4+ years of experience in BI development or data visualization
Required SkillsHands-on experience with Microsoft Power BI (required) Strong experience with: Data modeling and transformation | DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) | Power Query (M language)
Technical SkillsExperience working with Microsoft ecosystem tools (Excel, SharePoint, Teams) | Ability to work with structured and unstructured data sources | Strong analytical and problem-solving skills | Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions | Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desired SkillsExperience supporting federal government clients | Familiarity with Azure data services or cloud-based BI environments | Experience integrating data from systems such as: Oracle Financial Systems| Facilities Management Systems (e.g., Archibus or similar) | Knowledge of data governance and data architecture principles| Experience developing KPI frameworks and performance metrics | Exposure to AI-enabled analytics tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) | Certification(s) preferred: Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate| Power BI Certification
Sustainability RequirementsMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) access | No active security clearance required, but must comply with federal data protection standards | Must adhere to FISMA, NIST, and federal data privacy requirements

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