The Senior Reporting Analyst will lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance Power BI dashboards and scalable Snowflake-based semantic models using DAX and Power Query. This role bridges the gap between technical data engineering and business strategy by gathering requirements from stakeholders, translating them into intuitive BI solutions, and presenting actionable insights to leadership. Beyond technical development, you will champion a self-service analytics ecosystem by establishing data governance standards, curating certified datasets, and delivering comprehensive "train-the-trainer" programs to empower business users. You will also partner closely with data architects to ensure data quality, optimize performance for cost efficiency, and mentor internal teams on data-driven decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in Business Intelligence (BI), analytics, or data modeling roles.
• 5+ years of advanced proficiency with Power BI, specifically including DAX, Power Query (M), and complex data modeling.
• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting self-service analytics environments.
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint).
• 3+ years of strong SQL skills with hands-on experience in Snowflake, Databricks, or a similar cloud data platform.
• 2+ years of experience in fast-paced environments, demonstrating the ability to meet project deliverables, exercise sound judgment, and address complex issues.
• 2+ years of experience with enterprise information management processes, relational database management systems (RDBMS), and metadata management.
• 2+ years of demonstrated skill in interpersonal relationships, including the ability to work under pressure, negotiate among multiple parties, and resolve conflicts.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in data-focused projects, specifically involving migrations from legacy systems to modern cloud platforms.
• 2+ years of knowledge regarding local, state, and federal laws and regulations (such as PII) relevant to data management and governance.
• 2+ years of theoretical and practical knowledge of database structures and advanced data theories.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Data Processing, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Prior experience working within a Texas State Agency or similar public sector environment.