Power BI Developer

NOVALINK SOLUTIONS LLC

. Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and semantic models .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and optimizing Power BI reports and dashboards, with strong proficiency in DAX and Power Query for data transformation. Capable of translating business requirements into effective visualizations while adhering to data security and classification standards.

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Power BI Report DevelopmentDAX Measure DevelopmentPower Query Data TransformationSQL QueryingData Visualization Judgment

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Hard Skills

Power BIDAXPower QuerySQLData ModelingData VisualizationPerformance OptimizationRow-Level SecurityData TransformationSemantic Modeling

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementIndependent WorkTime ManagementCommunicationKnowledge Transfer

Tools & Technologies

DataverseAzure Blob StorageCosmos DBPower BI ServiceMicrosoft Fabric

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft PL-300

Industry Keywords

Business IntelligenceReporting SolutionsCompliance-Driven EnvironmentAgile MethodologyData Classification

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and semantic models
Build reporting solutions on established Dataverse data models
Develop data connections and transformations using Power Query against SQL Server, Azure Blob Storage, Cosmos DB, and other sources
Develop and optimize DAX measures, calculated columns, and semantic model relationships
Work with business stakeholders to define measures and metrics and translate business questions into visualizations
Support reporting needs across multiple product teams and divisional efforts
Handle short-duration, time-sensitive reporting requests as agency priorities require
Implement reports according to workspace, dataset management, and row-level security standards
Apply SCC data classification and security requirements to sensitive and restricted data
Maintain and enhance existing reports and datasets through performance tuning, refresh troubleshooting, and defect resolution
Document semantic models, measure definitions, data sources, and refresh dependencies
Support end-user adoption through report walkthroughs and knowledge transfer
Participate in agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, and requirements discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 years of professional experience developing business intelligence and reporting solutions with Microsoft Power BI
3 years of strong proficiency in DAX, including measure development, time intelligence, performance optimization, and understanding of row/filter context
3 years of strong proficiency in Power Query and M for data transformation and preparation
3 years of proficiency in SQL and experience querying relational data sources
2 years of experience with dimensional and semantic data modeling, including star schema design and relationship management
2 years of experience building Power BI reports against Dataverse or Dynamics 365 data
4 years of experience working directly with business stakeholders to elicit reporting requirements and translate them into working solutions
4 years of strong data visualization judgment, including selecting appropriate visuals and designing reports for clarity and usability
4 years of ability to work independently and manage competing reporting priorities with minimal direction
Experience implementing and testing row-level security in Power BI — desired, 2 years
Experience with Power BI Service administration concepts, including workspaces, apps, dataset refresh/gateway configuration, and deployment across environments — desired, 2 years
Experience with Microsoft Fabric — considered a plus, 2 years
Experience with Azure Blob Storage or Cosmos DB as reporting data sources — considered a plus, 2 years
Experience working in a public sector, regulatory, or other compliance-driven environment — considered a plus, 2 years
Microsoft certification PL-300 (Power BI Data Analyst) — considered a plus, 2 years

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time contract engagement with an initial term of one year and the option to extend