Title: BusinessObjects Consultant
Duration: 6 months contract-to-hire
Location: Remote in the USA
Must be willing to work on a W2
Industry: Education
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advanced Reporting and Business Objects Specialist to join our dynamic IT and Data Analytics team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of business intelligence (BI) tools, specifically SAP BusinessObjects, and a proven track record of developing, implementing, and managing advanced reporting solutions that drive business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities - Design and Development:
- Develop and maintain complex reports and dashboards using SAP BusinessObjects and other BI tools.
- Design data models and universes to support business reporting needs.
- Create interactive and visually appealing reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights.
- Data Management:
- Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into the BusinessObjects environment.
- Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across all reports and dashboards.
- Collaborate with data engineers and database administrators to optimize data storage and retrieval processes.
- Analysis and Reporting:
- Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their reporting requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support business objectives.
- Provide ad-hoc reporting and data analysis as needed.
- Performance Optimization:
- Monitor and optimize the performance of BusinessObjects reports and dashboards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to report generation, data accuracy, and system performance.
- Implement best practices for report design and development to enhance performance and user experience.
- Training and Support:
- Provide training and support to end-users on how to effectively use BusinessObjects reports and dashboards.
- Develop and maintain documentation for reporting processes, data models, and user guides.
- Stay current with the latest developments and best practices in business intelligence and reporting technologies
Qualifications - Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or equivalent experience.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a related field.
- Extensive experience with SAP BusinessObjects, including report and dashboard development, universe design, and administration.
- Proficient in SQL and other data querying languages.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
- Experience with other BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
- Knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle).
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.