Power BI Developer - Government Publishing Office (GPO)

The Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking a skilled Power BI Developer to provide technical support services for Business Reporting Development and Maintenance. This role focuses on delivering high-quality reporting solutions using Power BI and Business Objects tools while supporting GPO’s strategic transition toward a modernized Power BI environment. The selected contractor will provide subject matter expertise across key reporting functions, both on-site and remotely, in alignment with GPO's IT security and telework policies.

Key Areas of Work:

- New report development using Power BI and Azure Synapse semantic models.
- Maintenance and enhancement of existing Power BI and Business Objects reports.
- Environment support, including Business Objects server patching and upgrades.
- Data integration across Oracle Federal Financials, SQL Server, and Azure platforms.
- Responsive support to business unit requests through the ServiceNow tasking system.
- Ad hoc reporting for audits, executive needs, and operational monitoring.

Report Development
- Build new Power BI reports based on user requirements and specifications.
- Modify and enhance existing Power BI and Azure Synapse semantic models as necessary.
- Collaborate iteratively with business units for thorough testing and effective deployment of reports.

Report Maintenance
- Maintain, update, and optimize existing Business Objects and Power BI reports.
- Perform routine updates, error corrections, and optimizations to ensure reporting accuracy and performance.
- Implement changes and support ad hoc modification requests from business units in a timely manner.

Environment Maintenance
- Monitor the stability and performance of the Business Objects application server, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
- Apply necessary patches and upgrades to the Business Objects environment to ensure reliability.
- Assist GPO in transitioning away from Business Objects to a fully Power BI-based reporting solution, enabling a smoother migration process.

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Power BI development or a related field.
- Proficient in Power BI, Azure Synapse, and Business Objects reporting tools.
- Experience with data integration across platforms such as Oracle Federal Financials and SQL Server.
- Experience in report development and maintenance within an Agile environment is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex business requirements.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively with various stakeholders.