Power BI Developer - Progress Rail : Job Details

Job PurposeWork with many business departments to develop and support reporting for business users in Cognos and Power BI.Req ID9968BRWork Location OptionsMunice, IN 47302CityLa GrangeState:IllinoisCompany DescriptionRailroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com.Key Job ElementsKey Job Elements• Perform data analysis on ERP systems including LN, SAP, AX, D365 and One Plan, project planning scheduling system;• Perform data analysis on financial systems, custom developed applications, and HR related systems;• Support Business Intelligence software systems including a financial consolidation system and reporting applications;• Develop PowerBI reports for use in project financial analysis and management reporting; create SQL statement-based queries to facilitate data analysis;• Support data models to enhance BI reporting;• Engage and interact with business users to identify requirements and develop documents for the reporting needs of the business;• Engage and interact with business users to troubleshoot and resolve reporting issues;• Work with users to address ad-hoc data analysis requests; determine the proper course of action; and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to properly manage one's own workload;• Troubleshoot data and BI application issues; fully analyze the impact and determine the strategy for a resolution; assist in the implementation of a solution;• Escalate top priority, production-critical issues to the appropriate support staff;• Make recommendations of perceived solutions to potential problem areas and methods for improvement;• Communicate effectively;• Travel approximately 10%;• May perform other tasks as assigned.Education / TrainingEducation• Bachelor's degree in CIS, MIS, or related Technology field, Engineering, Math, Accounting or Finance.Qualifications and ExperienceQualifications and Experience:• Minimum 1-3 years Business Intelligence experience;• Direct experience with BI/Reporting tools;• Knowledge of Project Management Principles;• Direct experience in Cognos Report Studio, Query Studio, Analysis Studio & Framework Manager;• Direct experience in Cognos workspace and workspace advance;• Direct experience with Supply Chain and Inventory data sets;• Direct experience with ERP systems, preferably LN, SAP, AX, or D365;• Direct experience with data analysis and database administration;• Direct experience with business requirements development and analysis;• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.Preferred Skills• BI and Reporting application experience;• Database and OS / systems experience;• Experience with issue tracking and project management software;• Excellent organizational skills;• Excellent attention to detail;• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills;• Ability to work well with all levels of management;• Exercise's confidentiality and discretion.Essential and Physical Activities Functions• Strength – Position typically involves work in a standard office environment;• Motion – Constant sitting. Occasional standing and walking;• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;• Work Environment – Position is consistent with standard office environment;• Emotional Demands – High focus on communications and organizational skills. Requires ability to work with a team to accomplish mission success;• Safety – Position includes safety requirements consistent primarily with a standard office environment.BenefitsCompetitive Salary401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability InsuranceSupplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed moneyFlexible Spending AccountsPaid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Time-Off (PTO)Employee Assistance PlanEducation Assistance ProgramEmployee Recognition ProgramsSite specific Production and Incentive PlansSite specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment PlansSite Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.EEOEqual Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/DisabilitiesJob CategoryMarketing, Sales and ServicePRS Facility LocationEMD HQ LaGrange, IL