[Hiring] Data Analyst 4 - Power BI @TOMORROW HIRE

Role Description

The Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA), supporting DBHDS, is seeking a Data Analyst 4 for a short-term engagement focused on Power BI dashboard development. This role will support critical data-quality initiatives by transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that improve operational decision-making and patient data integrity.

This engagement focuses on converting a large Excel dataset of potential duplicate patient encounters into a structured, interactive Power BI dashboard. The selected consultant will collaborate with Health Information Management (HIM), data governance, and clinical operations teams to define requirements and build a solution that identifies duplicate records, highlights risk patterns, and supports remediation efforts.

The role requires strong analytical capability, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on Power BI expertise to deliver a high-impact dashboard within a tight timeline. The consultant may also contribute to additional Power BI initiatives as needed.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Modeling
  • Analyze large-scale Excel datasets to assess structure, quality, and duplicate patterns
  • Design and develop scalable Power BI data models to support complex analytics
  • Implement transformation logic to prepare and structure data for reporting
• Dashboard Development & Visualization
  • Develop interactive Power BI dashboards to identify duplicate encounters and trends
  • Create visualizations for encounter groupings, frequency distributions, and severity indicators
  • Build dynamic filters (facility, date range, encounter type, risk level) to enhance usability
• Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Gathering
  • Conduct requirements sessions with HIM, data governance, and operational teams
  • Translate business needs into technical dashboard specifications and wireframes
  • Iterate on dashboard design based on stakeholder feedback
• Automation & Data Validation
  • Implement automated data refresh processes within Power BI
  • Establish validation logic to ensure data accuracy and consistency
• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
  • Produce requirements documentation, data dictionaries, and process documentation
  • Deliver knowledge-transfer sessions to internal staff to ensure sustainability
• Project Delivery
  • Execute deliverables aligned to project milestones and timeline expectations
  • Support rapid development cycles to meet tight deadlines

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Power BI and data modeling
• Strong analytics and data interpretation capabilities
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering
• Ability to translate raw data extracts into meaningful insights and reporting structures
• Proficiency with technical tools and data analysis methodologies
• Experience delivering training and knowledge transfer
• Strong project execution and delivery skills
• Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment (no offshore candidates permitted)
• Must be able to participate in a Web Cam interview
• Must agree to short-term engagement duration and flexible hours (20–40 hours/week)
• Must be willing to pick up equipment in person if requested

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in operational reporting or IT service management analytics
• Experience working with EHR systems (Cerner, Oracle Millennium, AVATAR)

Compensation

• This is a 1099 Contract role
• Hourly Rate: $45 – $55 per hour
• Maximum rate is capped at the vendor-submitted limit

Schedule

• Start Date: 04/27/2026
• End Date: 06/30/2026 (or earlier based on completion)
• Work Hours: Flexible (20–40 hours per week)
• Schedule may accelerate if working full-time hours
• Short-term engagement with a tight delivery timeline

Work Location

• Primary Work Location: Remote
• Equipment pickup may require in-person attendance in Richmond, VA
• Candidates must be able to comply with this requirement if selected

Important Job Details

• Submission Deadline: Not specified (time-sensitive role)
• Start Date: 04/27/2026
• End Date: 06/30/2026
• Duration: Short-term (up to ~2 months)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Interview Type: Web Cam Interview Only
• Work Arrangement: Remote (with possible in-person equipment pickup)
• Work Authorization: Must reside within the United States (no offshore candidates)
• Location Requirement: Ability to travel to Richmond, VA if required for equipment pickup
• Maximum Submittals per Vendor: 2
• Schedule Flexibility: 20–40 hours/week; project may end early if completed ahead of schedule

Candidate Acknowledgments Required

• Agreement to short-term engagement
• Understanding of accelerated timeline
• Willingness for in-person equipment pickup if requested