BI Engineer (IT Professional III)

Sarasota County Government

6d•$34 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

Sarasota County is seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer (IT Professional III) to support enterprise-wide data initiatives through advanced analytics, reporting, and data visualization. In this role, you’ll play a key part in transforming complex data into meaningful insights that support informed decision-making across the organization. You’ll develop and maintain enterprise reporting solutions, support data cataloging and data literacy efforts, and analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights that help guide operational and strategic priorities. This position also serves as a trusted partner to County departments, helping translate business needs into scalable and effective data solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational and multitasking skills, hands-on experience in data environments, and advanced technical knowledge of tools such as ADLS, Databricks, ADF, T-SQL, DAX, M-Code, and Python. Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, AI/ML algorithms, problem-solving skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships while independently managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must meet one of the established education and experience combinations and obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire - see full qualifications below. Apply today to join Sarasota County’s growing data and analytics team.

Requirements

Minimum of a 4-year degree with 2+ years of related experience.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a specific field of endeavor, such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration with 2+ years of related experience.
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with 1+ years of related experience.
6+ years of related experience may substitute for formal education at the discretion of management.
Valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Advanced technical knowledge of data and analytics tools such as ADLS, Databricks, ADF, T-SQL, DAX, M-Code, and Python, including working knowledge of statistical analysis and AI/ML algorithms.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges, evaluate solutions, and make sound recommendations.
Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to gather business requirements, work collaboratively, and operate independently with minimal supervision.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of 5 years.
CJIS Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as part of the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and adapt to changing workloads in a fast-paced environment.
Experience supporting and maintaining data environments, with a solid understanding of data reliability, performance, and production support.

Responsibilities

Lead software and hardware upgrade projects, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and business goals are met.
Provide technical guidance and strategic recommendations while keeping leadership informed of progress, risks, and solutions.
Design and implement technical solutions that align with business requirements and operational needs.
Support critical applications, including participation in an on-call rotation as needed.
Clean, analyze, and manage data to ensure accuracy, integrity, and reliability for reporting and decision-making.
Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools such as Power BI or Tableau to deliver actionable insights.
Build and maintain data pipelines, models, and analytics solutions using Python, SQL, Databricks, and Azure Data Platform.
Perform advanced analytics, including trend analysis, predictive modeling, and AI-driven reporting, while maintaining data governance and security standards.
Partner with stakeholders to understand business operations, identify needs, and recommend effective technical solutions.
Build strong working relationships through regular communication, meetings, and collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams.
Provide training, support, and clear guidance to end users and IT staff on systems and best practices.
Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in data analytics, system design, and software development.
Participate in training, conferences, workshops, and professional development opportunities to strengthen technical, communication, project management, and leadership skills.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
Award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
11 paid holidays
3 personal days
16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.