Job Description
Role : Power BI/SQL Developer
Location: Richmond, VA(Hybrid) Need candidate 2hr drivable distance to Richmond
Job ID: 752478
Interview Mode: Both Web Cam and In Person Interview
ON SITE REQUIRED: VRS Hybrid 2 days onsite per week (Tues and Wed/ each week required - NO Exceptions!)
Contract: VA-210625-CAI
Will start with Virtual IVs but may request IN PERSON follow up IVs
ON SITE REQUIRED: VRS Hybrid 2 days onsite per week (Tues and Wed/ each week required)
ABOUT THE ROLE The individual will follow the VRS Hybrid work schedule including 2 days onsite per week (Tuesday and Wednesday). The individual may also be called to be onsite for critical meetings and data related discussions. Onsite work will be at the VRS central office at 1200 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
ABOUT THE ROLE The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Data Office team is seeking up to two (2) senior level Power BI/SQL Developers with strong problem solving, organizational, and communication skills. This role will be expected to collaborate with the Data Office, Business, IT and other stakeholders and play an active role in the Data Quality Enhancement initiative. The individual is expected to be a self-starter who is comfortable prioritizing and effectively managing their daily workload.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with overall Power BI/SQL Support (development, performance, process, documentation) related to the Data Quality Enhancement initiative and other development efforts as needed. Activities include:
· Maintain the confidentiality of all business data and adhere to VRS data security policies.
· Meet all deliverables withing the agreed upon timeframe.
· Provide regular status updates and attend various meetings as required.
· Develop, design, and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards based on business requirements.
· Create interactive visualizations, reports, dashboards that assist with effective monitoring of Critical Data Elements.
· Advise on best practices in data visualization and report optimization.
· Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate into actionable reports.
· Develop, optimize and maintain SQL queries and stored procedures for data retrieval and manipulation.
· Develop DAX queries to enhance the performance and functionality of reports.
· Develop reports to support KPIs and other performance indicators.
· Provide training and support to end-users on Power BI and SQL tools.
· Review existing SQL Queries, Execution Plans, Partitions, and Index(s) to determine performance enhancements for long running queries.
· Provide alternative options to existing data manipulation techniques. Examples would be converting Excel manipulation activities into solutions that reduce process/cycle time of data preparation.
· Special projects at the direction of the Chief Operating Officer or Data Officer.
Required Skills and Experience: · Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in developing reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI.
· Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SQL Server SQL development, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
· Experience in writing complex DAX queries.
· Experience with MS SQL Server data modelling and schema design.
· Experience working in an Agile development environment.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team that includes business and technical stakeholders.
· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Desired Skills: · Experience in Pensions Benefit Management programs.
· Experience with other BI tools (e.g., Tableau, QlikView).
· Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or R.
· Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
· Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate or equivalent.
· Other relevant certifications in SQL, Data Analysis and database management.
Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred and 5+ years’ experience with technology or data organizations required.
This will be a contract position starting with a period of at least 6 months. To be effective, this resource would need to be available within the next 6 weeks. VRS desires to interview proposed individuals before final approval.
Role : Power BI/SQL Developer
Client: VRS State of VA
Location: Richmond, VA(Hybrid) Need candidate 2hr drivable distance to Richmond
Job ID: 752478
Rate : $75/hr All Inclusive
Interview Mode: Both Web Cam and In Person Interview
ON SITE REQUIRED: VRS Hybrid 2 days onsite per week (Tues and Wed/ each week required - NO Exceptions!)
Contract: VA-210625-CAI
Will start with Virtual IVs but may request IN PERSON follow up IVs
ON SITE REQUIRED: VRS Hybrid 2 days onsite per week (Tues and Wed/ each week required)
ABOUT THE ROLE The individual will follow the VRS Hybrid work schedule including 2 days onsite per week (Tuesday and Wednesday). The individual may also be called to be onsite for critical meetings and data related discussions. Onsite work will be at the VRS central office at 1200 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
ABOUT THE ROLE The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Data Office team is seeking up to two (2) senior level Power BI/SQL Developers with strong problem solving, organizational, and communication skills. This role will be expected to collaborate with the Data Office, Business, IT and other stakeholders and play an active role in the Data Quality Enhancement initiative. The individual is expected to be a self-starter who is comfortable prioritizing and effectively managing their daily workload.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with overall Power BI/SQL Support (development, performance, process, documentation) related to the Data Quality Enhancement initiative and other development efforts as needed. Activities include:
· Maintain the confidentiality of all business data and adhere to VRS data security policies.
· Meet all deliverables withing the agreed upon timeframe.
· Provide regular status updates and attend various meetings as required.
· Develop, design, and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards based on business requirements.
· Create interactive visualizations, reports, dashboards that assist with effective monitoring of Critical Data Elements.
· Advise on best practices in data visualization and report optimization.
· Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate into actionable reports.
· Develop, optimize and maintain SQL queries and stored procedures for data retrieval and manipulation.
· Develop DAX queries to enhance the performance and functionality of reports.
· Develop reports to support KPIs and other performance indicators.
· Provide training and support to end-users on Power BI and SQL tools.
· Review existing SQL Queries, Execution Plans, Partitions, and Index(s) to determine performance enhancements for long running queries.
· Provide alternative options to existing data manipulation techniques. Examples would be converting Excel manipulation activities into solutions that reduce process/cycle time of data preparation.
· Special projects at the direction of the Chief Operating Officer or Data Officer.
Required Skills and Experience: · Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in developing reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI.
· Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SQL Server SQL development, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
· Experience in writing complex DAX queries.
· Experience with MS SQL Server data modelling and schema design.
· Experience working in an Agile development environment.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team that includes business and technical stakeholders.
· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Desired Skills: · Experience in Pensions Benefit Management programs.
· Experience with other BI tools (e.g., Tableau, QlikView).
· Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or R.
· Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
· Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate or equivalent.
· Other relevant certifications in SQL, Data Analysis and database management.
Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred and 5+ years’ experience with technology or data organizations required.
This will be a contract position starting with a period of at least 6 months. To be effective, this resource would need to be available within the next 6 weeks. VRS desires to interview proposed individuals before final approval.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Remote job, 2 days per week,