Power Bi Developer Contract Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Power BI & Automation Developer. The Power BI & Automation Developer supports the University of North Georgia's strategic priorities by designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise analytics and automation solutions that improve strategic decision-making, operational excellence, institutional effectiveness, and student success. Working within the UNG Analytics Hub, the position creates intuitive, trusted, and genuinely enjoyable analytical experiences while advancing automation through Microsoft Power Platform technologies, including Power BI, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio. The position collaborates across the university to establish enterprise standards, expand analytical capabilities, and identify opportunities where automation and artificial intelligence improve organizational effectiveness.
Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.
As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.
If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.
Responsibilities

• Enterprise Analytics Development - Designs, develops, and maintains enterprise Power BI dashboards, reports, and analytical applications that communicate trusted institutional data through intuitive, visually compelling, and user-centered experiences
• Semantic Modeling & Analytics Architecture - Develops, maintains, and optimizes semantic models, analytical datasets, calculations, and visualization standards that support consistent enterprise reporting and scalable self-service analytics
• Automation & AI Solutions - Designs and develops automation workflows using Microsoft Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and related Power Platform technologies to streamline business processes, improve efficiency, and support emerging AI-enabled organizational capabilities.
• User Experience, Standards & Governance - Establishes and promotes enterprise standards for dashboard design, accessibility, usability, branding, documentation, and analytical best practices to ensure analytics remain trusted, consistent, and genuinely enjoyable to use
• Collaboration & Consulting - Collaborates with university leadership, functional offices, Institutional Research, Information Technology, faculty collaborators, and members of Strategic Impact & Engagement to identify analytical and automation opportunities while translating business needs into practical Power Platform solutions.
• Training & Technical Leadership - Provides technical guidance, training, and mentorship to student developers and other dashboard contributors while supporting the continued evolution of the UNG Analytics Hub and broader Power Platform capabilities.
• Professional Development & Other Duties - Maintains current knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform technologies, analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and user experience best practices while performing other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Power BI, DAX, Power Query, semantic modeling, and enterprise dashboard development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power Automate and familiarity with Copilot Studio or comparable automation technologies.
• Strong understanding of data visualization, user experience, accessibility, and dashboard design best practices.
• Strong analytical reasoning, creativity, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex analytical information into intuitive visual experiences for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Information Systems, Computer Science, Analytics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Graphic Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Experience designing and developing Power BI dashboards, reports, and semantic models within an enterprise analytics environment.
• Experience developing automation workflows using Microsoft Power Automate or comparable workflow automation platforms.
• Experience working with SQL, relational databases, and enterprise analytical datasets.
• Experience translating business requirements into intuitive analytics and automation solutions that improve organizational decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred: Master's degree.
• Preferred Qualifications Experience developing enterprise Power BI environments. Experience establishing enterprise dashboard standards, design systems, or visualization best practices. Experience with Copilot Studio or AI-assisted automation platforms. Experience mentoring developers or student interns. Experience in higher education analytics. Knowledge of FERPA and data governance principles.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel
• This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education