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Trigyn's direct government client has an immediate need for a Cognos Reports Writer/Developer in Albany, NY.

Description:

Under the supervision and guidance of the PMO and Project Manager, the Cognos reporting specialist will collaborate with technical staff, Business Analysts, and program/business office members to perform various reporting tasks, including:

  • Document and prioritize business reporting requirements and respond to report requests and issues.
  • Analyze requirements, develop/configure, test, and deploy Cognos BI models, reports, and dashboards.
  • Convert existing EZSpec reports into Cognos reports.
  • Facilitate meetings with business teams to understand reporting needs and pain points.
  • Create and maintain report distribution calendars.
  • Develop KPIs, scorecards, and visualizations.
  • Ensure data quality and integrity through testing and documentation.
  • Conduct deep dive sessions for problem-solving.
  • Perform data mining for insights to support decision-making.
  • Apply knowledge of database management, data warehousing, and reporting design concepts.
  • Contribute to reporting standards and best practices.
  • Collaborate with teams to prioritize reporting needs.
  • Review report rules and parameters for quality assurance.
  • Identify and meet BI training needs.
  • Train team members and develop help guides.
  • Evaluate operational needs and recommend reporting solutions.
  • Develop complex reports and dashboards with formulas, calculations, and data structures.
  • Utilize scripting and programming languages for data extraction and transformation.
  • Enhance visual presentation of reports.
  • Resolve production issues promptly and ensure report performance.
  • Manage reporting requirements in a hybrid environment.
  • Participate in design discussions, stand-ups, and planning sessions.
  • Become a reporting SME and business advisor.
  • Support QA/testing with test plans, cases, and validation.

Mandatory Qualifications:

  • Experience in IT, supporting development platforms and business applications.
  • Ability to guide large teams and extensive industry experience.
  • 72 months of experience as a Cognos Reports Writer/Developer with cross-functional teams, including model and report development.
  • 60 months of experience with Cognos BI version 11.1.7+ in configuration, security, architecture, and administration.
  • 84 months experience with database systems like Oracle, SQL Server, including T-SQL, stored procedures, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with analytics, API integrations, dashboards delivery using Cognos, Power BI, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS.
  • 72 months of experience in report testing, validation, and defect tracking.
  • Support experience with tools like Unisys Agile Business Suite, Tableau, Talend, etc.
  • Experience delivering Cognos BI training and developing user guides.
  • 36 months of experience with Crystal Reports, Talend, Tableau, or similar tools.
  • Relevant certifications such as IBM Cognos BI, Power BI, SQL Server, Cloud/CRM reporting, or Project Management Professional.

Additional Information:

Immediate response via call or resume submission is encouraged.

Trigyn Technologies is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER with multiple certifications including ISO standards and CMMI Level 5.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Information Technology

Industry

  • Software Development
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