Feb 3
Public Trust
IT - Software
Alexandria, VA (On/Off-Site)
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Cognos Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing and optimizing Cognos BI systems, ensuring they meet performance standards and business requirements. This role involves collaboration with project teams on BI architecture, migration tasks, and ongoing system maintenance. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
Requirements:
U.S Citizenship
This position is onsite and requires the candidate to be onsite five days a week in Alexandria, VA. (Transportation benefits are available!)
Candidate must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
Qualifications and Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Cognos Administrator, with at least 6-8 years of relevant experience. (or Master's degree + 6 years experience)
Strong understanding of BI architecture and best practices.
Hands-on experience with Cognos V11.x, including administration, migration, and upgrades.
Proficient in SQL, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications in IBM Cognos.
Experience with other BI tools and platforms.
Familiarity with cloud-based BI solutions.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with project teams on BI architecture design and decision-making to align with business goals.
Perform migration and upgrades to Cognos V11.x from older versions, having completed several migrations successfully.
Provide ongoing system maintenance, including patching, troubleshooting, and resolving issues.
Execute basic Cognos administration tasks such as repository migration, dispatcher, and web gateway configuration.
Administer Cognos BI systems daily to ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
Demonstrate strong application administration and operating system troubleshooting skills, including handling common Windows errors (e.g., "Error 404") and database connection issues.
Recommend and maintain strategies for efficient migration of BI objects (models, reports, and content) across multiple environments from development to production.
Set up data marts and cubes to effectively meet business requirements
Act as a technical contributor and steward of enterprise BI platforms, assessing the current state and implementing improvements and automation.
Help define a version control strategy for data models and reports.
Gather and analyze end-user requirements and build specifications accordingly.
Work independently and challenge delivery artifacts and solutions as necessary.
Recommend security setups, report performance improvements, and conduct tuning and indexing.
Utilize data mining techniques (SQL, ETL, data warehouse) in a business environment with large-scale, complex datasets.
Provide expertise in Cognos reporting and plan and conduct Cognos
Learn and work with new technologies to enhance BI capabilities.
What We're Looking For:
A proactive problem-solver with strong troubleshooting abilities and a commitment to excellence.
A collaborative team player who can work independently and prioritize critical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
A candidate with a passion for technology and a desire to make a meaningful impact.
Compensation and Benefits:
At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.
Veterans First Commitment:
As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.
Commitment to Diversity:
NDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, citizenship, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law in all phases of the employment process and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As a federal government contractor, NDi complies with all applicable affirmative action requirements.
Apply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!
We are seeking a skilled Cognos Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing and optimizing Cognos BI systems, ensuring they meet performance standards and business requirements. This role involves collaboration with project teams on BI architecture, migration tasks, and ongoing system maintenance. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
Requirements:
U.S Citizenship
This position is onsite and requires the candidate to be onsite five days a week in Alexandria, VA. (Transportation benefits are available!)
Candidate must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
Qualifications and Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Cognos Administrator, with at least 6-8 years of relevant experience. (or Master's degree + 6 years experience)
Strong understanding of BI architecture and best practices.
Hands-on experience with Cognos V11.x, including administration, migration, and upgrades.
Proficient in SQL, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications in IBM Cognos.
Experience with other BI tools and platforms.
Familiarity with cloud-based BI solutions.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with project teams on BI architecture design and decision-making to align with business goals.
Perform migration and upgrades to Cognos V11.x from older versions, having completed several migrations successfully.
Provide ongoing system maintenance, including patching, troubleshooting, and resolving issues.
Execute basic Cognos administration tasks such as repository migration, dispatcher, and web gateway configuration.
Administer Cognos BI systems daily to ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
Demonstrate strong application administration and operating system troubleshooting skills, including handling common Windows errors (e.g., "Error 404") and database connection issues.
Recommend and maintain strategies for efficient migration of BI objects (models, reports, and content) across multiple environments from development to production.
Set up data marts and cubes to effectively meet business requirements
Act as a technical contributor and steward of enterprise BI platforms, assessing the current state and implementing improvements and automation.
Help define a version control strategy for data models and reports.
Gather and analyze end-user requirements and build specifications accordingly.
Work independently and challenge delivery artifacts and solutions as necessary.
Recommend security setups, report performance improvements, and conduct tuning and indexing.
Utilize data mining techniques (SQL, ETL, data warehouse) in a business environment with large-scale, complex datasets.
Provide expertise in Cognos reporting and plan and conduct Cognos
Learn and work with new technologies to enhance BI capabilities.
What We're Looking For:
A proactive problem-solver with strong troubleshooting abilities and a commitment to excellence.
A collaborative team player who can work independently and prioritize critical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
A candidate with a passion for technology and a desire to make a meaningful impact.
Compensation and Benefits:
At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.
Veterans First Commitment:
As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.
Commitment to Diversity:
NDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, citizenship, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law in all phases of the employment process and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As a federal government contractor, NDi complies with all applicable affirmative action requirements.
Apply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!
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