Role: Power BI Developer
Location: Newark, NJ – Hybrid (2–3 days onsite per week)
Duration: 6 months (possible extension or right-to-hire)
 
Position Overview:
The team is seeking a Power BI Developer to build and optimize interactive dashboards and reports that support operational, HR, and financial reporting needs. This is a new capability for the group, so the contractor will serve as both a technical expert and mentor, helping existing team members gain Power BI proficiency through hands-on collaboration.
The role is highly technical — focused on data modeling, report development, and performance optimization — with opportunities to influence long-term reporting infrastructure.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports from raw and blended data sources.
• Create and manage data models, queries, and calculations using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions).
• Develop SQL-based data extractions and transformations from multiple data sources.
• Integrate and validate data from various sources (SQL Server, Redshift, AWS Athena, manual datasets, etc.).
• Partner with internal team members to share Power BI knowledge and build internal reporting capability.
• Perform data cleansing, validation, and transformation for reporting accuracy.
• Provide recommendations on visualization best practices and data storytelling.

 
Required Skills

• Power BI Expertise: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience building dashboards, reports, and DAX calculations.
• SQL Proficiency: Ability to write complex queries, join and merge datasets, and build custom data views.
• Data Modeling: Experience transforming raw data into structured, report-ready formats.
• Attention to Detail: Strong ability to validate, cleanse, and troubleshoot complex data sets.
• Visualization & Reporting: Knowledge of chart design, KPIs, and clear data representation.

 
Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Redshift, AWS Athena, or other cloud data platforms.
• Exposure to Azure Data Fabric or similar modern data frameworks.
• Familiarity with Tableau and Excel (current team tools).
• Prior experience in financial, HR, or operational reporting environments.

 
Soft Skills & Team Fit:

• Strong communicator able to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Collaborative and open to mentoring other team members.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

 
Key Takeaways

• The team lacks current Power BI expertise — this role will establish that foundation.
• Must be technically strong in both SQL and Power BI (including DAX).
• Data will often be raw and unstructured, requiring someone comfortable with data wrangling.
• Ideal candidate is experienced, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with at least 5 years of Power BI experience.
• Potential long-term opportunity if contractor demonstrates value.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 55.00/hr.