Sr. Power BI & Crystal Reports Consultant; Hybrid Trenton, NJ; Webcam

Overview

Job Title:

Power BI & Crystal Reports Consultant (Hybrid).

Location:

Trenton, NJ (Webcam). Job Type: Contract (Long Term). Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, HSK Technologies, Inc., is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!

The Power BI & Crystal Reports Consultant will serve as a subject-matter expert in business intelligence, responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining advanced data visualizations, dashboards, and operational reporting solutions that support strategic decision-making. This role bridges technical analytics with mission-critical business operations by transforming complex performance and operational data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders across the organization.

• BI Reporting & Development:
  Design, develop, implement, and maintain interactive dashboards, reports, and visual analytics using Power BI and Crystal Reports.
• BI Reporting & Development:
  Deliver reporting solutions supporting operational performance, workload management, and executive reporting needs.

• Data Visualization & Insight:
  Translate complex datasets into intuitive, high-impact visualizations.
• Data Visualization & Insight:
  Enable data-driven decision-making for leadership and operational teams.

• Requirements Gathering:
  Partner with internal stakeholders to understand reporting needs.
• Requirements Gathering:
  Define key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Requirements Gathering:
  Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Data Integration & Modeling:
  Extract, transform, and model data from multiple systems and sources.
• Data Integration & Modeling:
  Ensure data integrity, accuracy, reliability, and optimal performance across BI solutions.

• Performance Optimization:
  Monitor and maintain dashboard and report performance.
• Performance Optimization:
  Optimize data models, queries, and calculations for efficiency and responsiveness.

• Work Product Testing:
  Conduct thorough validation of reports and dashboards.
• Work Product Testing:
  Perform functional testing of calculations, filters, visuals, and data logic.
• Work Product Testing:
  Validate measures, DAX calculations, and data model integrity.

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT):
  Plan and execute structured UAT sessions with representative end users.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT):
  Capture, document, and resolve feedback prior to production deployment.

• Regression Testing:
  Perform regression testing following enhancements or updates.
• Regression Testing:
  Document test cases and results.
• Regression Testing:
  Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve identified defects.

• Provide training and documentation to promote BI adoption.
• Support self-service analytics capabilities.
• Offer ongoing troubleshooting and support.

• Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security standards.
• Follow established BI development and deployment best practices.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of experience designing and delivering Power BI dashboards and Crystal Reports in a professional environment.

• Advanced knowledge of Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.
• Strong expertise in DAX, Power Query, and data modeling best practices.
• Expert proficiency building operational and enterprise-level reports in Crystal Reports.
• Strong SQL skills for querying and transforming data from relational databases.
• Experience managing Power BI deployment pipelines (Dev/Test/Prod) with thorough end-to-end testing practices.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present complex data insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including IT, data governance, and business leadership.