Senior Power BI Data Visualization Lead

Job ID
132264
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Pay Rate
$50 - $70 an hour
Location
Newark, New Jersey, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Power BI Data Visualization Lead for a contract opportunity with our client in Newark , New Jersey.

Overview

The Sr. Power BI Data Visualization Lead will serve as the primary architect and strategist for developing advanced business intelligence solutions that support operational, regulatory, and performance reporting across the utility enterprise. They will guide and oversee the development team while actively contributing as a hands-on developer to ensure project requirements are met.

Shift

Hybrid; ideal candidate will be local to NJ and able to go into the office as needed, with occasional travel required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of Power BI dashboards supporting enterprise initiatives such as asset performance, outage management, AMI analytics, and regulatory compliance reporting.
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders—operations, IT, finance, and regulatory teams—to define requirements and deliver data solutions aligned with utility performance metrics and KPIs.
  • Develop efficient Power BI data models, DAX calculations, and Power Query transformations that ensure accuracy, scalability, and performance.
  • Integrate Power BI with enterprise data sources such as Maximo, ADMS/OMS, GIS, CIS, and data lakes to enable comprehensive reporting and analytics.
  • Establish and maintain visualization standards, governance frameworks, and version control across enterprise dashboards.
  • Support the automation of recurring reports and dashboards to improve efficiency and data reliability.
  • Mentor junior BI developers and analysts, fostering a culture of data literacy and self-service analytics across the organization.
  • Present high-impact visual insights and performance reports to executives and key stakeholders to support operational and strategic decision-making.
  • Stay current with Power BI feature releases, AI-driven visualization enhancements, and emerging analytics practices in the utility industry.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field with 9+ years of experience in business intelligence, analytics, or data visualization, including 5+ years developing in Microsoft Power BI.
  • Proven experience working within the utility sector (electric, gas, or water), supporting operational or regulatory reporting.
  • Expertise in SQL, DAX, and data modeling with strong understanding of relational databases and data warehousing principles.
  • Familiarity with utility enterprise systems such as Maximo, GIS (ESRI, GE Smallworld, G/Tech), ADMS/OMS, CIS, and SCADA preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to deliver actionable insights.
  • Strong communication, data storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) or equivalent certification.
  • Experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, or Microsoft Fabric for data integration and pipeline development.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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