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Job Description:

• The 1,500+ computing assets are comprised of interfaces, enterprise applications, databases, automated processes, and reporting programs will require remediation due to:
• Adoption of the PALM Standardized Business Process Model
• Transition to the PALM Chart of Accounts values
• Replacement of Central, Payroll and Departmental FLAIR functionality
• Redevelopment of agency incoming and outgoing interfaces to the statewide accounting system
• Implementation of Information Warehouse data to support agency specific reporting requirements.
• The computing asset modifications to complete the PALM System Transition (FPST) will take place over the course of two years in alignment with the PALM Project scheduled timeline.
• To prepare for the transition to PALM, our agency is seeking a resource knowledgeable in Tibco Mainframe FocWebFocus to lead the effort of updating our numerous Focus assets. Focus has been used copiously by the department to develop reports, interfaces, and applications for the past twenty years. It is important we find a resource capable of analyzing these programs and documenting their specifications.

Education

Bachelor''s Degree in a field of study related to technology or finance. Work experience can substitute on a year for year basis for the degree.

Experience

Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years'' experience in Business Intelligence and at least two years of experience developing dashboards and reports in Microsoft Power BI. Candidate must have experience with IBM DB2 databases.

Primary Job Duties/ Tasks

• The submitted candidate must be able to perform the following duties and/or tasks. Duties of the selected candidate will include, but not be limited to:
• Analyze the current data environment and data structures to determine if any transformation needs to occur prior to developing dashboards.
• Work with management to develop an overall reporting roadmap for the organization.
• Analyze existing reports and work with business users to determine how these reports can be improved based on current business needs.
• Work with developers and end users to automate data transformation reducing the reliance on pivot tables and analysis in Microsoft Excel.
• Read and document WebFOCUS and Mainframe FOCUS queries and convert them to T-SQL queries.
• Work with database administrators from the Office of Information Technology to create database views and stored procedures that will facilitate the creation of Power
• BI reports.
• Create dataflows in Power BI.
• Analyze financial data and make recommendations to improve the data model of financial systems.
• Provide administration of the Power BI dedicated workspace.
• Train staff from the office of the comptroller on using Power BI reports.

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

·         Experience building dashboards and reports leveraging Microsoft Power BI.

·         Experience developing paginated reports in Power BI

·         Strong SQL skills.

·         Well versed in data governance best practices

·         Familiarity with data management concepts such as Data Warehousing, Operational Data Stores, Data Lakes, and Master Data Management

·         Experience creating reports presenting financial data such as general ledger data, purchasing data, or revenue data.

·         Familiarity with advanced data structures such as OLAP cubes and Star/Snowflake Schema.

·         Knowledge of how Power BI integrates with other Microsoft tools such as Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Point, and Teams.

·         Analytical thinking for converting data into relevant reports and graphics.

·         Understanding of how to implement solutions with multiple data sources.

·         Experience with IBM DB2 databases.

·         Knowledge of Mainframe flat files.

·         Knowledge of the SCRUM Framework.

Preferred KSAs:

• Experience with Oracle Datawarehouse.
• Knowledge of mainframe programming languages, computer systems and supporting software.
• Knowledge of financial systems such as an ERP.
• Experience with WebFOCUS

General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
• Communication: Ability to clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.
• Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.
• Flexibility: Open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Has the ability to adapt in response to new information, changing conditions,
• or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others.
• Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others.
• Leadership: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations as accordingly.
• Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal.