Senior BI Engineer

Job Description:

DPP is seeking a Senior BI Engineer for an opportunity in Columbia, SC.

Work arrangement:

Hybrid: 3 days/week onsite in Columbia, SC
W2 position; 12 months, with possibility of extension
Candidates must reside in South Carolina, or be willing to relocate

Position summary:

The Senior BI Engineer will serve as a key member of the agency’s Data Visualization Systems Team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining advanced business intelligence solutions.
This role focuses on Power BI development, data modeling, and mentoring junior developers, supporting agency-wide initiatives to enhance public health infrastructure through actionable insights and dynamic dashboards.

Key responsibilities:

Analyze, design, code, test, document, implement, and maintain agency computer systems supporting health services.
Develop and oversee advanced Power BI dashboards, KPIs, and data models to improve fiscal-year calculations, expenditure rollups, and executive decision-making.
Mentor junior developers in BI best practices and visualization techniques.
Create monthly architecture snapshots, workflow diagrams, backend schemas, and operational documentation.
Ensure seamless integration with agency systems, including EDM and GIS platforms.
Collaborate with data analysts, integration teams, and program areas to ensure accurate and meaningful data visualization.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, definitions, and data dictionaries.
Provide technical support for BI tools and other assigned applications.
Adhere to agency IT development standards and security protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

3+ years of experience with Power BI development and dashboard design.
3+ years of experience with technical documentation.
1+ year of experience with project management.
1+ year of experience with data modeling.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of work or equivalent work experience.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Experience with graphic design for enhanced visualization.
Experience with Python for data processing and automation.
Experience with SQL for querying and data manipulation.

Ideal candidate profile:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Proven experience in mentoring and guiding junior team members.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Kenny at Kenny.Jaremadppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00027).

Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 26-00027

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/