Business Intelligence & Data Visualization Specialist (Level II)

Cedar Park Group•Albany, NY

176d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cedar Park Group is seeking a BI & Data Visualization Specialist (Power BI / Tableau) – Level II to support a large statewide health and human services program. In this role, you will transform complex program and operational data into clear, actionable insights through data modeling, interactive dashboards, and executive-level reporting in Power BI and Tableau. You’ll partner closely with leadership, technical teams, and cross-agency stakeholders to ensure reports and dashboards accurately reflect program performance and support data-driven decision-making. Schedule: 15 months. Full-time, 40 hours/week. Hybrid Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

Level II: Between four (4) and seven (7) years of experience as a Specialist.
4–7 years of experience working with both Power BI and Tableau, including hands-on development of reports, dashboards, and data models, and a demonstrated ability to translate raw data into visually meaningful insights for decision-makers.

Nice To Haves

4–7 years of proficiency in SQL, including T-SQL, SSRS, Power Query, and data extraction techniques.
4–7 years of experience with Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) and complex calculations in Power BI.
4–7 years of experience with data modeling techniques and relational database design.
4–7 years of experience working with data warehouse concepts and enterprise-level reporting strategies.
4–7 years of experience analyzing large datasets with strong analytical skills to detect patterns and anomalies.
4–7 years of experience using excellent verbal and written communication skills to present data to executive leadership or cross-agency partners.
4–7 years of experience working in public sector environments or with inter-agency programs.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and optimize data models in Power BI and Tableau to support program, product, and operational reporting.
Develop intuitive, user-friendly dashboards and reports tailored to program and leadership needs.
Analyze large datasets to identify trends, performance gaps, and actionable insights using statistical and visualization techniques.
Translate complex datasets into accessible visual narratives that help stakeholders quickly understand key metrics and outcomes.
Collaborate with leadership, business users, and external partners to gather requirements and iterate on reporting deliverables.
Maintain clear documentation of data models, data sources, dashboards, and reporting logic, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Provide training and ongoing support to program staff and leadership to drive adoption and effective use of dashboards and reports.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data sources, data loading, performance, and visualization logic across tools and teams.