Principal Business Intelligence Engineer – University Information Systems – Georgetown University

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Principal Business Intelligence Engineer – University Information Systems – Georgetown University

Job Overview

The Principal BI Engineer is responsible for the analysis of University-wide information system requirements, development of specifications, programming, and writing system documentation.  They provide technical support for analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of enterprise data management applications; and use operational and functional knowledge of all aspects of the application, including all external interactions and internal processes, to develop alternatives to customization of purchased systems where possible, or to design and implement appropriate modifications where required. Their specific responsibilities include application of vendor maintenance, quality control management and oversight of change control processes, and analysis of requirements.

Work Interactions

The Principal BI Engineer is a Team Lead and reports to the Manager of the appropriate application(s), to a Project Manager, or to the Associate Director. They may serve as a member of one or more project teams, with additional reporting line to that project’s manager. Although they have no direct reports, they may be responsible for teaching, coaching, and mentoring other team members.

They are expected to work within and across teams to support the acquisition of new skills and areas of expertise; and to apply proven communication, analytical and problem solving skills in order to produce timely, efficient and high quality deliverables.

Qualifications

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certification

• Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, MIS or related computing intensive field
• 5 or more years of relevant experience in maintenance and design of relevant enterprise systems, preferably in a higher education environment
• Expertise in data management technologies (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, advanced SQL coding, relational database design, and data warehousing)
• Experience developing data pipelines using Big Data technologies and distributed data processing (Google Big Query, Dataflow, Apache Beam, Git, and Python)
• Knowledge of best practice development standards for database design, programming and architecture
• Experience with student and accounting/financial data, reporting and processes; experience developing and maintaining enterprise data warehouse systems/tools – for example, Cognos, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)); experience with environment and development tools – for example, Oracle, SQR/SQL, SAS, Java, Control-M, and CA Endevor); and experience developing and maintaining Ellucian Banner and Workday  Financials and Human Resources or similar enterprise applications
• Experience with accounting/financial data, reporting and processes
• Ability to rapidly adapt to changing business requirements and to efficiently acquire and utilize new skills in response to such change
• Availability and willingness to accommodate an “on-call” component in which team members rotate through providing support for the applications they manage outside of the regular business hours

Other Skills

• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build and use effective working relationships within their own department and across line, functional and geographic reporting lines
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills in order to produce timely, efficient and high quality deliverables
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and working with diverse and dynamic teams

Work Mode: Telework. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation .

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer  fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

The Georgetown University community is committed to our public health approach and the important role that vaccines play in contributing to the safety of our University and our broader communities. Georgetown University requires students, faculty, staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to have received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot when eligible, or to have an approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement applies to all faculty and staff, including teleworking employees. Complete details and updates can be found in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center .