Bull City Talent Group
Data Visualization Specialist (Power BI)
BCTG’s client is s seeking a talented Data Visualization Specialist (Power BI) to join a 6-month project in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for data modeling and building and managing dashboards/visualizations. The position is a 6-month contract based in the Boston, MA area with expectations to be onsite at the client facility 3 days/week.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Power BI, ensuring data accuracy and visual appeal.
- Create and optimize robust data models within Power BI, including defining relationships, hierarchies, and calculated measures using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions).
- Connect to various data sources, extract, transform, and load data using Power Query Editor, ensuring data quality and readiness for analysis.
- Work closely with business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver solutions that meet their analytical needs.
- Optimize Power BI solutions for performance, scalability, and data refresh efficiency.
- Provide training and support to end-users on Power BI dashboards and reports, promoting self-service analytics where appropriate.
- Adhere to data visualization best practices, ensure consistency in reporting, and contribute to data governance standards within Power BI.
- Identify and resolve issues related to data, reports, and dashboards, ensuring continuous availability and accuracy.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Extensive experience in Power BI Desktop and Service, including dashboard and report creation, data modeling, DAX, and Power Query.
- Understanding of data warehousing principles, dimensional modeling, and ETL processes.
- Strong SQL skills for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.
- Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and translate business requirements into effective visualization solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with stakeholders and present insights clearly.
Desired Qualifications (Optional)
- Experience with other BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Qlik Sense).
- Knowledge of other programming languages (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and related data services.
- Any experience working with the SAP HANA database is a plus.