The University of Texas at Austin · 5 days ago
Power BI Analyst
AUSTIN, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Power BI Analyst to join the office of the CFO. This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise analytics and reporting solutions, with an emphasis on Power BI and data modeling to support financial and operational decision-making.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Power BI semantic models and datasets using dimensional and star-schema best practices
Build scalable and high-performing models to support enterprise and executive reporting
Implement and maintain Row-Level Security (RLS) and adhere to established data governance standards
Optimize model performance through effective management of relationships, cardinality, storage modes, and aggregations
Develop and maintain advanced DAX measures, including time intelligence, virtual tables, and complex filtering logic
Refactor and optimize existing DAX to improve performance and accuracy
Translate business rules and policy definitions into validated, reusable calculations
Document metric definitions and ensure consistency across reports and datasets
Write and maintain complex SQL queries using joins, CTEs, window functions, and aggregations
Validate and reconcile data across multiple systems and sources
Partner with data engineering and upstream teams to resolve data quality or integration issues
Perform ad hoc analysis to support leadership, planning, and operational decision-making
Collaborate with finance, HR, and operational stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver analytical solutions
Translate ambiguous business questions into structured and actionable insights
Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
Provide guidance on data interpretation, limitations, and appropriate use
Perform additional duties and responsibilities assigned to support departmental and institutional objectives
Participate in meetings, training, documentation, and process improvement efforts as required
Support evolving priorities in alignment with organizational needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field
2+ years of professional experience developing analytics or business intelligence solutions
Hands-on experience building reports and datasets using Power BI
Working knowledge of DAX for calculated measures and business logic
Working knowledge of SQL, including joins, aggregations, and basic query optimization
Experience working with relational data and structured datasets
Must be authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship
Preferred
4–6+ years of progressive experience in analytics or business intelligence roles
Advanced proficiency in Power BI semantic modeling, including star schemas and performance optimization
Strong mastery of DAX, including time intelligence, virtual tables, and complex filter context management
Advanced SQL skills (CTEs, window functions, query tuning across large datasets)
Experience supporting financial, payroll, budget, or workforce analytics
Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Analysis Services, or Direct Lake models
Experience implementing or supporting Row-Level Security (RLS) and governed datasets
Experience supporting executive-level or enterprise-wide reporting environments
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas: a defined benefit retirement plan
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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