Power BI Data Scientist

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Power BI/ Data Scientist
Primary Location: Chicago IL 60601 Pilsen Area On-Site (5 days per week)
Position Type: Direct Hire

Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $145000-$160000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

Overview

We are seeking a forward-thinking Power BI / Data Scientist to lead the development of our next-generation data ecosystem. This role bridges traditional business intelligence with advanced AI capabilities by leveraging Microsoft Fabric to curate enterprise data build complex Power BI reporting and develop AI-driven data experiences.

A key focus of this role is preparing data for natural language interaction including building and refining Linguistic Schemas and AI-ready semantic models that enable intuitive high-value business insights.

What Youll Do

Power BI & Reporting
- Design develop and maintain high-impact Power BI dashboards and interactive reports
- Leverage advanced DAX and Power Query to deliver performant business-aligned analytics
Data Curation & Fabric Engineering
- Curate transform and model raw data into high-quality reporting-ready datasets
- Utilize Microsoft Fabric OneLake to ensure data integrity scalability and optimized retrieval
AI Agent Development
- Build and configure Fabric Data Agents that enable natural language (Q&A) interaction with enterprise data
- Partner with stakeholders to align AI capabilities with real business use cases
Linguistic Schema & AI Readiness
- Prepare data for AI consumption by building and importing Linguistic Schemas
- Enhance natural language understanding and usability across AI-driven experiences
Model Optimization
- Refine semantic models with AI-specific instructions example queries and synonym mapping
- Improve the accuracy relevance and reliability of generative AI outputs

What You Bring

8 10 years of experience in data engineering BI development or reporting solutions with a strong delivery track record
Deep experience with Power BI data modeling and enterprise reporting
Hands-on experience with or strong interest in Microsoft Fabric AI-enabled analytics and semantic modeling
Practical understanding of IT infrastructure software development lifecycles and cloud operations
Strong communication and business-alignment skills with the ability to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders

What Success Looks Like

First 90 Days
- Build strong relationships with teammates and business stakeholders
- Learn existing data applications systems processes and infrastructure
6 Months
- Own delivery of core systems and reporting solutions
- Ship initial AI-driven data and analytics capabilities
12 Months
- Earn strong trust from business users
- Deliver measurable impact through AI data curation and advanced reporting

Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $145000-$160000 per year depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance 401(k) and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check which may include but is not limited to reference checks education verification employment verification drug testing criminal records checks and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end clients background check policies and applicable laws.

If applying for this role - Please take each key point and provide number of years experience and what you would rate yourself 1 thru 10 (10 being expert) for each key point. Send your resume and notes on the role to expediate our recruiting services.

Job Title: Power BI/ Data Scientist Primary Location: Chicago IL 60601 Pilsen Area On-Site (5 days per week) Position Type: Direct Hire Compensation Information The expected salary range for this position is $145000-$160000 per year depending on experience and qualifications. Overview We are seek...