Senior Power BI Developer

South Bend, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 05-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Senior Power BI Developer

Job Classification: Classified/Non-Instructional

Reports to: Chief Information Officer

Work Schedule: Calendar Year/Hybrid

General Description:

The Senior Power BI Developer plays a critical role in transforming complex educational data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making across our network of schools. This position sits at the intersection of technology and education ensuring data is collected analyzed and visualized effectively to support student success and organizational excellence.

Qualifications:

Required:

5 years of professional experience in Power BI development and business intelligence.
Expert-level proficiency with Power BI Desktop Power BI Service and Power BI Report Server.
Strong command of DAX and Power Query (M language).
Demonstrated experience with data modeling and data warehouse concepts.
Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and ability to present data to non-technical audiences.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Data Analytics or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred:

Experience with Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL and database design.
Proficiency with Microsoft development tools (Visual Studio Azure DevOps etc.).
Familiarity with Azure data services (Azure SQL Database Synapse Analytics Data Factory).
Experience with Python or R for analytics.
Knowledge of educational data systems (SIS LMS).
Experience in K12 or educational settings.
Microsoft certifications (PL-300 DP-600 or equivalent).
Experience using version control systems (Git)

Primary Responsibilities:

Dashboard Development & Visualization
Design develop and deploy interactive Power BI dashboards and reports for administrators educators and board members.
Create clear actionable visualizations that communicate complex educational data.
Establish and maintain dashboard design standards and visualization best practices.

Data Modeling & Architecture

Build and optimize robust data models in Power BI and related Microsoft technologies.
Design and implement efficient DAX calculations and measures to support analytical requirements.
Develop and maintain ETL/ELT processes to ensure data accuracy consistency and timeliness.

BI Infrastructure & CI/CD Integration

Manage and optimize Power BI workspace environments including gateways and dataset refresh schedules.
Implement and maintain Continuous Integration / Continuous Development (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline BI deployments and ensure consistency across environments.
Monitor performance and apply proactive solutions to improve speed scalability and reliability.
Ensure compliance with educational data privacy and security standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with school leaders department heads and central office teams to understand data needs and translate them into technical solutions.
Conduct training and provide documentation to build data literacy among end users.
Offer ongoing support and serve as a data resource for decision-making.

Strategic and Data Project Support

Contribute to the development of the organizations data strategy and BI roadmap.
Apply CI/CD methodologies to new and ongoing data projects supporting innovation automation and process efficiency across the analytics environment.
Lead or support additional data-related projects as assigned including automation analytics and visualization initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance decision-making through data.
Stay current on Power BI innovations and industry best practices.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

Must demonstrate foundational professionalism including consistent attendance punctuality adherence to school policies and procedures and strong employability skills. These are considered essential non-negotiable expectations of the role.

What We Offer:

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student success and educational outcomes.
Collaborative mission-driven work environment.
Hybrid work flexibility.
Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits package.
The chance to contribute to an organization committed to excellence in education.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position based in South Bend Indiana. On-site presence is required as needed to collaborate with team members and stakeholders while maintaining flexibility for remote work.

Required Experience:

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Job Title: Senior Power BI DeveloperJob Classification: Classified/Non-InstructionalReports to: Chief Information OfficerWork Schedule: Calendar Year/HybridGeneral Description:The Senior Power BI Developer plays a critical role in transforming complex educational data into actionable insights that d...