Power BI Report Developer

OF THE FUNCTION/ROLE

The Enterprise Asset Management Department of the NYCT – Department of Subways (DOS) is seeking One (1) temporary consultant to serve as a Power BI report developer.

This position is to provide critical EAM sustainment support for DOS Elevators and Escalators data analytics and power BI analytics needs.

Responsibilities

• Support DOS Power BI and applications sustainment efforts, with a focus on the scoping of BI solution sessions with business lines to capture business objectives and prioritize opportunities.
• This position will play a primary role in the sustainment of the existing Power BI solutions under the management of the DOS E&E Department, with a focus on availability, reliability, contract management and maintenance as needs arise.
• Under the direction of the Report Development Lead, extract transform and load data, using SQL.
• Support the scoping of BI solution sessions with business lines to capture business objectives and prioritize opportunities
• Create mock-up reports for proof-of-concept reviews.
• Support and develop activities related to end-to-end data lifecycle management, including the review of data loads for accuracy and completeness.
• Support DOS Business lead in developing system reporting solutions based on business needs.
• Support DOS Business lead in creating, validating, executing and documenting test cases
• Assist in the development of end-user training and reference materials
• Perform or assist in end-user training
• Assist in implementation go-live and post-go-live activities
• Support requests from users to research system problems or errors, and to assist in their resolution
  
  

RISKS (required by MTA Risk Management)

• Describe the type of work consultant: Desk work only
• Whether any work will be performed within 50 feet of track right-of-way (yes or no) NO
• Whether the work may involve areas with environmental risks (lead, asbestos) -- substantial or minimal (yes or no). NO
  
  

DELIVERABLES & DUE DATES

• Support EAMintegration with Power BI solutions.
• Configure Power BI to communicate valuable information to business lines.
  
  

Qualifications Experience & Education

• Minimum 2 years HxGN EAM (or other EAM/enterprise data management software) experience.
• Minimum years of IT related experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience developing and implementing Power BI solutions, including modelling, design, development and testing of data visualization or paginated report solutions
• Proficiency in Data Analysis (DAX), M, ETL (Power Query), SQL (or data extraction and integration tools) and performance optimization
• Strong ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously and work within tight deadlines
• Experience working in an Agile project delivery model is an asset
• Understanding of complex relational database organization, design, and functionality.
• Ability to communicate clearly in conversation and in presentations to both technical and non-technical staff and to provide updates to all levels of management and stakeholders
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to independently set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, a self-starter
• Excellent inter-personal skills including the ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization
  
  

Critical Key Requirements

• A minimum of 2-3 years experience in using Microsoft's Power BI analytics software.
• Preferable 2 years hands-on experience with enterprise data analysis.
• Preferable 1-2 years working experience with Railroad/Transit industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
  

Spruce Technology, Inc. is a mid-size, award-winning (Inc 5000, SmartCEO, Entrepreneur of the Year) technology services firm with a steadily growing portfolio of commercial and government clients. Spruce provides innovative technology solutions, specialized IT staff, and IT strategy consulting nationwide. Spruce maintains partnerships with major technology vendors and continually develops leading-edge offerings in service areas such as digital experience, data services, application development, infrastructure, cyber security, and IT staffing.

Spruce Technology, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of Spruce Technology, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.

All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Medical, dental, vision health benefits

Life Insurance and AD&D (paid by company)

401k, Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Account plans.

Paid-time Off or Paid Sick Leave (amount dependent on position level and if required by state).