2025-0278, Support for Microsoft Power Business Intelligence

DUTIES

1. Power BI Development

• Build interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI Desktop.

• Create mock-ups/wireframes for validation.

• Develop dashboards to support decision-making in Finance, Procurement, Project, and Asset Management.

• Ensure dashboards are performant, intuitive, and stakeholder-aligned.

2. Data Modeling and Optimization

• Design and optimize Power BI datasets, including DAX measures and relationships.

• Improve refresh times, ensure data integrity, and enable scalability.

• Apply data modeling best practices.

3. Visualization and Usability

• Apply consistent layout and usability standards.

• Ensure dashboards are easy to interpret and performant.

4. Documentation and User Support

• Create clear documentation for data models, KPIs, and design logic.

• Provide user guides for navigation and adoption.

5. Business Analysis

• Gather, clarify, and document business requirements.

• Translate needs into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

6. Testing and Validation

• Develop and execute test cases.

• Validate data and KPIs using SQL queries.

• Participate in dashboard walkthroughs for stakeholder validation.

7. Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with users to refine and align requirements.

• Facilitate alignment sessions.

• Obtain formal approval/sign-off before development.

8. Agile Delivery

• Participate in sprint planning, execution, and review.

• Define sprint objectives and KPIs.

• Provide verbal and written reports (e.g., DAS).

• Track progress in JIRA and flag risks.

9. Coordination and Reporting

• Attend daily status and planning meetings (in-person or virtual).

10. Quality Assurance

• Deliver to defined quality standards and acceptance criteria.

• Follow NCIA's templates, tools, and configuration management rules.

• Ensure all work is performed securely and professionally.

11. Travel and On-Site Work

• Be available to work 30% on-site in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.

• Be open to travel (max 2 weeks) to NATO sites (e.g., NATO HQ Brussels).

• Manage travel arrangements independently; NATO reimburses per regulation.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Expertise in Power BI development, including dashboards, data models, and KPIs.

• Experience with SQL for data validation and querying.

• Strong skills in business analysis and stakeholder engagement.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology and JIRA tools.

• Ability to produce clear documentation and user support materials.

• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Willingness to work partially on-site and travel if necessary.

• Full professional proficiency in English.