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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer - **Company:** Robert Half - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Cloud Database, Information Systems, Data as a Services, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Decision Support Systems, Dimensional Modeling, Enterprise Content Management, Python (Programming Language), SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Power BI, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, Azure Data Factory, Sql Optimization, Data Strategy, Information Technology, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3375521978&tx=DT11202UYD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * At least six years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or data engineering, including two or more years functioning as the primary senior analytics resource or technical lead. * Advanced SQL and Python skills, with proven experience developing production solutions on a cloud-based data platform; experience with Azure SQL and Azure Data Factory is strongly preferred. * Demonstrated ability to develop data pipelines, dimensional models, and SQL-driven integrations in support of enterprise reporting and analytics needs. * Strong background delivering business intelligence solutions, preferably with Power BI, including data modeling, performance optimization, and workspace governance. * Hands-on experience building AI or agentic analytics solutions, with the ability to explain architecture decisions, guardrails, evaluation methods, output quality controls, and cost management. * Experience collaborating with business and executive stakeholders to define KPIs, support data governance practices, and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. * Familiarity with healthcare data privacy practices, or the ability to quickly learn and apply relevant standards in a regulated environment. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. ## Description * Lead the design, development, and ongoing optimization of the organization's analytics ecosystem across cloud data platforms, reporting solutions, and integrated data services. * Build and maintain reliable data pipelines, structured data models, and system integrations that support accurate, scalable, and timely business intelligence delivery. * Create and enhance Power BI dashboards and semantic models, with attention to usability, performance, security, and content governance. * Partner with executive, finance, operations, and clinical leadership to define meaningful KPIs, refine business questions, and translate analytical needs into actionable solutions. * Establish practical standards for data governance, documentation, prioritization, and delivery to ensure analytics work is consistent, transparent, and sustainable. * Design and implement AI-enabled analytics tools such as natural-language query experiences, retrieval-based applications, or agent-driven workflows that improve access to insights. * Evaluate AI solutions for safety, reliability, accuracy, and cost efficiency, and apply appropriate controls to support responsible adoption. * Serve as the senior technical owner for analytics initiatives, working independently while coordinating with contractors or external partners when specialized support is needed. 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