Business Intelligence (BI) / Data Lead (Architecture & Strategy) 2026P-0253
Ascension LLC is seeking a senior-level Business Intelligence (BI) / Data Lead to serve as the architect and strategic advisor for enterprise data transformation and BI modernization efforts in support of a federal client.
This role is critical to achieving the client’s objective of establishing a unified data structure and enterprise BI capability to improve decision-making, operational visibility, and resource management across globally distributed operations .
The ideal candidate is a data strategist and hands-on architect who can:
- Assess fragmented data environments
- Define enterprise data architecture and governance models
- Lead BI strategy and dashboard design (Power BI preferred)
- Translate leadership needs into actionable data frameworks and KPIs
This individual will play a mission-critical leadership role, bridging business needs, data architecture, and BI implementation to deliver a scalable, sustainable analytics ecosystem.
Position Summary
The BI/Data Lead will lead Phase I (Data Assessment), Phase II (BI Design), and advisory support through implementation and training, ensuring alignment with the client’s vision for an enterprise-wide BI system.
The environment is currently characterized by:
- Disparate, siloed data sources (SharePoint, Excel, Access, SME knowledge)
- Lack of standardized data structures
- No existing enterprise BI system
This role requires a self-driven, strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity and can:
- Rapidly assess current-state data maturity
- Recommend scalable architecture and transformation strategies
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement across technical and non-technical teams
- Design BI solutions that are user-friendly, sustainable, and actionable
The ideal candidate brings a blend of:
- Strategic advisory capability
- Deep technical data expertise
- Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
Day-to-Day Activities
- Lead enterprise data assessments to evaluate data quality, structure, and accessibility
- Conduct stakeholder interviews and workshops to define BI requirements and KPIs
- Analyze gaps between current data environment and desired BI capabilities
- Design enterprise data architecture frameworks and integration strategies
- Develop data transformation and standardization recommendations
- Advise on BI tool selection and implementation strategy (Power BI preferred)
- Define KPI frameworks and performance measurement methodologies
- Support development of enterprise dashboards and reporting structures
- Facilitate cross-functional stakeholder meetings and design sessions
- Translate business requirements into technical data models and reporting logic
- Guide data governance, data quality, and accessibility improvements
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions
- Provide strategic recommendations to leadership on data-driven decision-making
- Support training strategy and knowledge transfer to client personnel
How to Apply
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| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics, Technology & Digital Solutions |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field |
| Required Skills | Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in: Data architecture and data modeling, Business intelligence and analytics, Enterprise data strategy | Data assessment and gap analysis | KPI and metrics framework development Enterprise reporting and dashboard design | Stakeholder engagement and facilitation |
| Technical Skills | Data architecture design (logical and physical models) | Data integration and transformation | BI tools (Power BI strongly preferred)| Microsoft ecosystem (SharePoint, Excel, Azure) | Multiple data sources (structured and unstructured) | Data governance and standardization efforts |
| Desired Skills | Master’s Degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field | Experience designing BI solutions using Power BI in federal environments | Familiarity with: Oracle Financial Systems, Archibus or facilities management systems | Experience with: Data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK), NIST / FISMA-aligned data environments | Certifications (preferred): Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate PMP or Agile Certification | Experience supporting enterprise-level BI transformations |
| Sustainability Requirements | Public Trust or Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) Access Required | No clearance required, but must comply with federal data security standards |