Business Intelligence Developer (Consultant) - Posting

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Dashboard & Report Development

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

Data Analysis & Quality

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

Collaboration & Support

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

Documentation & Best Practices

Maintain clear documentation of development processes

Follow established BI and data visualization best practices

REQUIREMENTS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with Power BI (reports, dashboards, DAX)

Exposure to data warehousing concepts

Knowledge of statistical analysis or data science tools (R, Python)

Tableau Desktop Specialist certification

RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one's transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

LICENSE: 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.

TO APPLY: You must submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name. Include (Your Name) - Business Intelligence Developer (Consultant) Position in the subject line of your email. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job opportunity and send the file to:

Email: (see below)

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.