Power BI Developer ConsultantOur client is seeking an experienced Power BI Developer to support reporting and analytics needs within a mission-driven organization.
The role focuses on building reliable, user-friendly dashboards and reports that support operational, programmatic, and administrative decision-making in a complex, compliance-focused environment. This is a contract to hire, onsite/hybrid role downtown Chicago.Job Title: Power BI Developer ConsultantLocation: Downtown Chicago (onsite/hybrid required)Hourly Range: $40-45/hr W2Duration: Contract/Contract to HireWhat's the Job?Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports using best practices for performance, usability, and data governancePartner with business users across operations, finance, and program teams to gather requirements and translate them into impactful visualizationsCreate and optimize Power BI data models, including relationships, measures, and calculated columnsDevelop and maintain complex DAX calculations and Power Query (M) transformationsIntegrate Power BI with multiple data sources such as SQL Server, Excel, flat files, and cloud or third-party systemsEnsure high levels of data accuracy, consistency, and auditability, especially in reporting used for leadership, compliance, or funding purposesImplement and manage row-level security (RLS) and role-based access in Power BIMonitor and improve dataset and dashboard performanceDocument reports, data models, and metric definitions to support transparency and long-term maintainabilityCollaborate with IT, data, and analytics teams to align with enterprise reporting standardsWhat's Needed?Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a Power BI Developer or Business Intelligence DeveloperStrong experience with Power BI Desktop and Power BI ServiceAdvanced knowledge of DAX, Power Query (M), and dimensional data modelingSolid SQL skills and experience working with relational databasesUnderstanding of data warehousing and ETL conceptsAbility to clearly explain data insights to non-technical stakeholdersStrong analytical, organizational, and communication skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting education, nonprofit, healthcare, or social service organizationsExposure to Azure data platforms (Azure SQL, Data Factory, Synapse)Familiarity with data security, governance, and compliance-driven reportingPower BI or Microsoft certification(s) a plus