Data Reporting & Analytics Developer

STRATEGIC MINDZ LLC•Decatur, GA

1d•$55 - $65•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Data Reporting & Analytics Developer to join a State of Georgia modernization program. You will design, build, and maintain the reporting layer, data pipelines, and analytics products that support program operations, management decision-making, and mandated state and federal reporting. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering and business intelligence. You will work directly with program staff and business analysts to turn operational data into dashboards, scheduled reports, and analytical datasets that stakeholders rely on.

Requirements

Professional experience in data reporting, business intelligence, or analytics development
Advanced SQL skills, including query optimization and performance tuning against large datasets
Hands-on experience with at least one enterprise BI/reporting tool: Power BI, Tableau, SSRS, Cognos, or MicroStrategy
Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT processes using tools such as Informatica, SSIS, Talend, dbt, or equivalent
Working knowledge of relational databases — SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or DB2
Experience with dimensional data modeling and data warehouse design principles
Demonstrated ability to gather reporting requirements directly from non-technical business stakeholders
Strong data validation, reconciliation, and quality-assurance practices
Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience on state or federal government projects
Experience producing federally mandated reports and understanding of associated compliance requirements
Cloud data platform experience — AWS (Redshift, Glue, Athena, S3), Azure (Synapse, Data Factory), or Snowflake
Python or R for data analysis, automation, or scripting
Experience with modern data stack tooling (dbt, Airflow, Fivetran)
Understanding of data governance, master data management, and data cataloging
Knowledge of PHI/PII handling and HIPAA-adjacent data privacy requirements
Experience with agile delivery methodologies
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain operational and analytical reports, dashboards, and data visualizations
Build and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines to move data from transactional systems into the data warehouse or reporting layer
Write, tune, and troubleshoot complex SQL — stored procedures, views, window functions, and performance-critical queries
Develop and maintain data models (star/snowflake schemas, dimensional models) supporting reporting and analytics
Produce recurring state and federal compliance reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and on-time delivery
Partner with business analysts and program staff to gather reporting requirements and translate them into technical specifications
Implement data quality checks, reconciliation logic, and validation rules across pipelines
Support ad-hoc data requests and analysis from program leadership
Document data definitions, lineage, business rules, and report specifications
Participate in code reviews, testing, and release activities
Troubleshoot data discrepancies across source systems and reporting outputs