Sr Business Intelligence Developer

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•$124,771 - $171,561•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Developer, you will be a strategic leader responsible for defining and executing the organization’s BI strategy. You will oversee the design and implementation of enterprise-level BI solutions, ensure data accuracy and security, and mentor the BI development team to achieve excellence. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics or a related role.
Expert proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Strong SQL skills and extensive experience with relational databases and complex queries.
Extensive experience with extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes, data integration, and data warehousing.
Deep understanding of Business Intelligence / Data Warehousing concepts.
Advanced experience with reporting tools (Power BI).
Solid SQL skills and the ability to write complex, highly-optimized queries.
Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
Frequent communication with team members and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 12 years of related experience is required.
Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
Certification in BI tools or data analytics.
Knowledge of cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
Significant experience with Business Intelligence tools (one or more of the following: Power BI, Tableau, Cognos, qlikview, TIBCO Spotfire, SAP Business Objects, SAP Crystal Reports).
Advanced Power BI Skills: Data Model design: familiarity with OLAP and Tabular model design principles.
Languages: Advanced DAX, Power Query (M).
Dashboard development, Workspace management, role-level security control.
Skills in other MS SQL Server technologies – SSIS, SSAS, Stored Procedures.
Knowledge of Python, Scala, PySpark, R or other languages is a plus.
Data profiling skills.
Knowledge of multiple development methodologies, preferably Agile.
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
Occasional travel may be required.
Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the organization’s BI strategy and initiatives.
Oversee the design and implementation of complex, large-scale BI solutions.
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security in all BI systems.
Optimize the performance and scalability of BI solutions.
Mentor and provide technical leadership to the BI development team.
Develop and enforce robust data governance policies and procedures.
Collaborate with executive leadership to align BI initiatives with organizational goals.
Represent the organization at industry conferences and forums.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior BI developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the BI team.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders, to understand data needs and deliver high-quality BI solutions.
Foster strong collaboration with other departments, including IT, operations, and compliance, to ensure BI solutions are integrated seamlessly and support the broader organizational objectives.