Business Intelligence Developer; Consultant

Business Intelligence Developer (Consultant) - Posting #220-26

SALARY: $48-58 per hour (commensurate with skills and experience)

The Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Data Management and Reporting, is seeking two (2) qualified individuals to fill the Business Intelligence Developer (Consultant) position located in Trenton. Please note that this is a contract position and not a New Jersey State position. The successful candidates will be employed by 22nd Century and will work on a contract basis, with an hourly rate of $48-$58, 35-hour work week.

The duration of this position is 12 months, with a potential extension. This position will be predominantly remote, with once-monthly in-person meetings in Trenton, NJ. Additional in-office days may be required based on business needs.

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks two (2) Business Intelligence Developers (Consultant) to support data-driven decision-making across the Department. This role will focus primarily on developing interactive dashboards and reports using Tableau, with additional opportunities to work with Power BI.

The ideal candidate will help transform complex data into actionable insights that support DCF's mission to ensure the safety, well-being, and success of children and families across New Jersey.

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive Tableau dashboards and visualizations
• Create ad-hoc reports based on stakeholder requirements
• Ensure dashboards meet accessibility and usability standards
• Optimize existing Tableau workbooks for performance
• Support Power BI report and dashboard creation as needed
• Assist with transitioning reports between platforms when required

• Connect to various data sources (cloud data warehouse, databases, spreadsheets, APIs)
• Perform data cleaning and transformation
• Validate data accuracy and report integrity
  
  Document data sources, definitions, and business logic
• Work closely with researchers, program staff, and stakeholders to understand BI needs
• Participate in team meetings and planning sessions
• Provide user support and training on dashboard functionality
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences

• Maintain clear documentation of development processes
• Follow established BI and data visualization best practices

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field; OR
• Associate's degree with 1-2 years of relevant BI/data visualization experience; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Technical/Business

Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with Tableau Desktop
• Basic understanding of data visualization principles and best practices
• Proficiency with SQL & Python for data querying and wrangling
• Comfort working with Excel and data manipulation
• Familiarity with relational databases
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Experience with Power BI (reports, dashboards, DAX)
• Exposure to data warehousing concepts
• Knowledge of statistical analysis or data science tools (R, Python)

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.