Senior Power BI Engineer

Transform technology into opportunity as a Senior Software Engineer (Power BI) at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

GDIT is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Power BI) to design, develop, and sustain enterprise data analytics and visualization solutions supporting operational performance, mission execution, and decision-making across complex, distributed environments. This role performs advanced, non-routine software engineering and data integration functions requiring independent judgment, technical leadership, and the ability to translate diverse data sources into actionable insights.

The Senior Software Engineer leads the development of scalable analytics platforms and reporting solutions that integrate across enterprise IT systems, cybersecurity tools, network infrastructure, and mission applications. This position includes providing technical direction to developers and analysts while ensuring alignment with enterprise service management practices, security requirements, and data governance standards.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level dashboards, reports, and data visualization solutions using Microsoft Power BI to support operational awareness and decision-making
• Engineer scalable data models, semantic layers, and reporting architectures that integrate data from multiple structured and unstructured sources (e.g., databases, APIs, log data, cloud platforms)
• Develop and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest, transform, and normalize data from enterprise systems, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and availability
• Implement role-based access controls (RBAC) and data protection mechanisms to ensure secure handling of sensitive information across multiple environments
• Integrate analytics solutions with enterprise platforms (e.g., cloud services, IT service management tools, collaboration platforms) to enable automated reporting and near real-time data visibility
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including system engineers, network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and operations staff to translate requirements into actionable dashboards and performance metrics
• Support ITIL 4 service management practices by developing reporting that enables service level management, incident analysis, problem management, and continual service improvement
• Ensure compliance with security policies, data governance standards, and regulatory requirements, including implementation of security controls and support for auditing and continuous monitoring activities
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including data models, report specifications, architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and tasking to junior developers, analysts, and technicians supporting data engineering and reporting functions
• Evaluate emerging data analytics technologies, automation tools, and advanced analytics capabilities (e.g., AI/ML) to improve performance and mission effectiveness
• Support integration of data across multiple environments, including considerations for data segmentation, access control, and secure information sharing

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience (or 11 years of experience without a degree)
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain up to TS/SCI (active Top Secret clearance is preferred)
• Advanced experience developing enterprise dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BI (Power BI Desktop and Service)
• Strong proficiency in DAX, Power Query (M), and data modeling techniques
• Experience with SQL, relational databases, and data warehouse concepts
• Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines and integrating data from multiple enterprise systems
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Synapse, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and metadata management practices
• Experience implementing data security controls, including RBAC and secure data access patterns
• Knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity principles, including system hardening, vulnerability management, and secure data handling practices

Desired Skills:

• Experience integrating Power BI with enterprise IT service management and operational platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Splunk, or similar tools)
• Familiarity with cross-domain or multi-environment data integration and secure data transfer considerations
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for data processing and reporting workflows
• Exposure to AI/ML integration or predictive analytics within enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of ITIL 4 practices including service level management, continual improvement, and performance analytics
• Experience supporting enterprise operations, performance management, or command-level reporting environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

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