Cognos Analytics Developer – BI Assessment & Azure Migration - 26-01776

NavitasPartners•Kings County, NY

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Cognos Analytics Developer to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current IBM Cognos Analytics environment and develop a strategic roadmap for modernization and potential migration to Microsoft Azure analytics platforms. This role requires strong expertise in enterprise BI environments, data architecture, reporting governance, and migration strategy development. The selected consultant will collaborate with technical teams, business users, and leadership to align analytics modernization efforts with organizational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Hands-on experience with IBM Cognos Analytics
Proven experience assessing enterprise BI architectures and environments
Strong knowledge of: Data warehousing, Reporting and dashboards, Data modeling, Enterprise analytics solutions
Experience evaluating governance, compliance, and security in BI platforms
Experience analyzing data sources, volumes, usage metrics, and performance
Ability to identify risks, gaps, and modernization opportunities in legacy systems
Experience producing assessment reports and migration plans
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Azure analytics services: Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Azure Data Factory
Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric components: OneLake, Synapse, Power BI
Experience migrating from Cognos to Azure/Power BI environments
Knowledge of data governance and compliance in regulated or public-sector environments
Experience developing implementation roadmaps and training plans
Public-sector or government analytics experience
Familiarity with Agile or iterative delivery methodologies

Responsibilities

Assess the existing IBM Cognos Analytics environment, including: System architecture, Report inventory and categorization, Data volumes and usage metrics, Security controls and access management, Report distribution methods
Evaluate infrastructure dependencies and technical constraints
Analyze reporting requirements, dashboards, and interactive features
Identify pain points, technical gaps, and limitations
Review compliance, governance, and security requirements
Evaluate alignment of Cognos with Microsoft Azure analytics services
Assess compatibility and integration with: Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI
Identify migration opportunities and architectural considerations
Develop actionable recommendations and high-level migration strategy
Create a detailed implementation roadmap with milestones and dependencies
Develop projected timeline for modernization effort
Prepare executive-level presentations and detailed assessment reports
Present findings, recommendations, and next steps
Develop training and knowledge transfer plan for internal staff
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to ensure alignment