Junior Power BI and Power Platform Analyst

UIC Alaska•Aberdeen, MD

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead seeks a Jr. Power BI & Power Platform Analyst to support the U.S. Army Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) in Aberdeen, Maryland. SAMD manages Foreign Military Sales and Security Assistance programs that strengthen U.S. partnerships, improve interoperability, and support national defense objectives. The analyst will contribute to reporting, dashboard development, data management, and business modernization initiatives. This early-career role is intended for someone with 1–3 years of relevant experience. Working with senior Power BI developers, Power Platform specialists, and business stakeholders, the analyst will maintain and improve dashboards, develop reporting solutions, automate business processes, and support data-driven decision-making. The position also involves collaborating with end users and building skills in business intelligence, analytics, and Microsoft Power Platform development.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience supporting data analysis, reporting, business intelligence, application development, or related functions.
Experience using Microsoft Power BI to create and maintain reports and dashboards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, data manipulation, reporting, and visualization.
Basic understanding of data structures, reporting concepts, and business intelligence principles.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
Must currently hold a Secret-level security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required for Secret clearance at this location.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating reports, dashboards, and visual analytics using Power BI.
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power Apps and Power Automate.
Basic knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and data querying concepts.
Experience supporting modernization, process improvement, or digital transformation initiatives.
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) certification.
Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) certification or willingness to obtain it.
Power BI dashboard development and maintenance skills.
Power Apps development and support skills.
Power Platform administration and troubleshooting skills.
Business process automation skills.
Data analysis and reporting skills.
Data validation and quality assurance skills.
Requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement skills.
Process improvement and modernization skills.
Documentation and knowledge management skills.
Excel-based reporting and analytics skills.
Customer and end-user support skills.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Collaboration and communication skills.
Interest in continuous learning and technology adoption.

Responsibilities

Support modernization and digital transformation initiatives by developing and enhancing Power BI dashboards, Power Apps applications, and Power Platform solutions.
Develop and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, scorecards, and visualizations in accordance with established standards and best practices.
Assist senior developers with report enhancements, data model updates, dashboard maintenance, and application improvements.
Collect, validate, transform, and organize data from multiple sources for reporting and analytics.
Perform routine data management and maintenance to ensure data accuracy and accessibility.
Support data quality reviews and identify discrepancies in reporting datasets.
Create and maintain basic Power Apps solutions for business processes and operational efficiency.
Assist with developing and maintaining Power Automate workflows and automated reporting processes.
Support the migration of manual processes and legacy reporting methods to modern Power Platform solutions.
Respond to user requests for reports, dashboards, applications, and data extracts.
Work with business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements, process improvement opportunities, and modernization objectives.
Document reporting processes, application functionality, procedures, and business requirements.
Participate in testing, validation, and quality assurance before deployment.
Provide troubleshooting and end-user support for Power BI reports, Power Apps solutions, and related Power Platform tools.
Identify opportunities for process automation, improved reporting, and enhanced user experiences.
Perform other duties as assigned.