Power BI Analyst | Report & Dashboard Developer

We are looking for an experienced Power BI Analyst | Report & Dashboard Developer to support business intelligence initiatives in Des Moines, Iowa. This Long-term Contract position will focus on translating stakeholder needs into impactful dashboards, meaningful KPI frameworks, and scalable reporting solutions. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Power BI development, requirements discovery, and data modeling, along with the ability to guide discussions that shape effective reporting strategies.

Responsibilities:
• Facilitate planning sessions with business partners to define reporting goals, dashboard priorities, and success measures.
• Conduct detailed requirements gathering activities and convert business needs into clear reporting specifications.
• Create wireframes and mockups that outline dashboard layout, user flow, and data presentation standards.
• Establish and refine key performance indicators to ensure metrics align with operational and strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain semantic data models that support reliable, scalable, and user-friendly analytics.
• Develop interactive Power BI dashboards and reports that present complex information in a clear and actionable format.
• Apply DAX and other Power BI capabilities to create calculated measures, dynamic visualizations, and performance-focused reporting assets.
• Train end users and stakeholders on how to navigate dashboards, interpret insights, and communicate findings effectively.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in business intelligence, reporting, or dashboard development roles.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Power BI, including report creation, dashboard design, and data visualization best practices.
• Proven experience leading requirements gathering sessions and translating business questions into technical reporting solutions.
• Solid understanding of KPI development, dashboard metrics, and operational reporting frameworks.
• Experience creating semantic models and working with data structures that support scalable BI solutions.
• Proficiency with DAX for measures, calculations, and analytical logic within Power BI.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders and deliver user training on reporting tools.