Data and BI Tester – Journeyman

DecisionPoint Corporation

. Create and maintain documentation for data models, warehouse components, metadata, and BI solutions .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in documenting data models, ETL processes, and BI solutions while adhering to established architectural and metadata standards. Proficient in creating user guidance and maintaining documentation clarity and usability based on stakeholder feedback.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Secret ClearanceETL Process DocumentationData ModelingTechnical WritingDoD 8570 Certification

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Hard Skills

Data ModelsETL ProcessesBI SolutionsSQLMetadata ManagementData FlowsTesting ActivitiesTroubleshooting ProceduresRequirements TraceabilityData Warehousing

Soft Skills

Technical WritingEditingOrganizationCross-Team Communication

Tools & Technologies

Power BISharePointConfluenceMarkdownVersion-Controlled Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD 8570 CertificationISTQB Foundation Level

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceData LineageFederal ProgramsDepartment of DefenseAnalytical Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and maintain documentation for data models, warehouse components, metadata, and BI solutions
Document ETL processes, transformation rules, source-to-target mappings, and data flows
Maintain descriptions of data relationships, calculations, dependencies, and reporting logic
Apply established architectural, metadata, terminology, and documentation standards
Work with developers and engineers to verify that documentation reflects implemented functionality
Document test procedures, scenarios, expected results, execution results, and supporting evidence
Maintain traceability among documented requirements, data flows, BI components, test records, and identified issues
Record troubleshooting steps, diagnostic findings, resolutions, and known limitations
Develop user guides, job aids, report instructions, and guidance for interpreting analytical outputs
Document report filters, calculations, navigation, refresh behavior, and relevant data limitations
Coordinate reviews with technical specialists, data owners, testers, and Government representatives
Track review comments, documentation gaps, approvals, and corrective actions
Update documentation following schema changes, ETL revisions, BI releases, defect corrections, and operational findings
Maintain document versions, revision histories, repository organization, and publication records
Support release documentation, operational handoffs, knowledge transfer, and user acceptance activities
Improve documentation clarity, consistency, accessibility, and usability based on stakeholder feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret clearance or higher
Minimum of six years of relevant professional experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data analytics, or a related field, or a permitted equivalent
Ability to document data models, metadata, ETL processes, and data flows
Ability to document BI solutions, testing activities, troubleshooting procedures, and user guidance
Ability to maintain documentation in accordance with applicable architectural and metadata standards
Applicable DoD 8570 certification for the assigned duties
Chicago-area candidates preferred
ISTQB Foundation Level or test automation certification preferred
Experience documenting data warehouses, analytical platforms, dashboards, and operational reports preferred
Familiarity with SQL, ETL concepts, Power BI, data modeling, and metadata management preferred
Experience maintaining test evidence, defect documentation, troubleshooting records, and requirements traceability preferred
Experience supporting federal or Department of Defense programs preferred
Familiarity with data governance, lineage, authoritative sources, and common data definitions preferred
Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, Markdown, version-controlled documentation, or comparable tools preferred
Experience developing accessible technical documentation and task-based user guidance preferred
Strong technical writing, editing, organization, and cross-team communication skills preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular full-time employment
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer
Opportunity to be considered for other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience