Business Intelligence Developer

Overview

We are looking for a Power BI Developer who can function as a Business Analyst to gather requirements from Executive level leadership. This is a W-2 project. No C2C at this time, please. We are seeking a

hybrid Business Analyst / Developer

with strong experience in

reporting analysis, design, and development , focused on

Power BI ,

data integration , and

AI-enhanced reporting . This individual will play a key role in identifying reporting needs, capturing data architecture requirements, and developing modern analytics solutions that assess Agile team maturity, productivity, and performance through both traditional metrics and AI-driven insights. Location:

Los Angeles area Core Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Design (50%)

Engage stakeholders to

gather and document requirements

for dashboards, KPIs, and productivity reporting tied to Agile delivery. Define business logic and KPIs to measure

Agile team maturity, throughput, and performance . Partner with data architects to define

reporting containers , data sources, and data availability across platforms (e.g., Jira, ADO, Confluence). Collaborate on

AI strategy and use cases , identifying where prompt-based insights and generative AI can augment traditional BI. Drive

metric standardization , report specifications, and wireframes for executive-ready dashboards. Development & Delivery (50%)

Develop and maintain

Power BI reports and dashboards

using best practices in modeling and visualization. Build efficient and scalable

Power Query (M), DAX , and

semantic models

for business-facing analytics. Support data transformation and integration from

cloud, APIs, and enterprise systems

into reporting layers. Incorporate

AI technologies

(e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI) to enable natural-language querying and predictive dashboards. Test, validate, and iterate on reporting solutions with end users and cross-functional teams. Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of combined experience in

Business Analysis

and

BI Development , ideally in Agile, tech, or regulated industries. Proficient with

Power BI , including advanced DAX, Power Query (M), and report performance tuning. Experience integrating data from

Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)

and enterprise data systems. Strong understanding of

Agile delivery metrics

and reporting use cases (e.g., sprint velocity, throughput, cycle time, burndown). Familiarity with

AI reporting tools

such as

Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, Synapse, or Fabric . Proven ability to define

data requirements , write BRDs/FRDs, and translate user needs into reporting specifications. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and agile collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications

8+ years' experience as BA with development background Experience with prompt engineering or generative AI in a reporting context. Familiarity with

SQL, REST APIs, Dataverse, or Azure Data Factory

for backend data sourcing. Exposure to

data governance, lineage, and report cataloging

practices. Background working in

Agile/SAFe environments

or helping to measure team performance and maturity. Key Deliverables

Documented and prioritized reporting requirements, metrics, and definitions. Functional, performance-optimized

Power BI dashboards

measuring team productivity and Agile maturity. Integrated

reporting solutions

with AI features like prompt-based exploration or insights. Ongoing

reporting enhancements and stakeholder feedback loops

to support data-driven decisions. Job details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Information Technology Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

#J-18808-Ljbffr