Cognos Consultant

Design, develop, and maintain complex Cognos reports, dashboards, and scorecards using Report Studio, Analysis Studio, and Cognos Analytics (CA 11.x/12.x) Build and optimize Framework Manager data models, namespaces, and query subjects to support enterprise reporting needs Develop and manage TM1/Planning Analytics cubes, dimensions, and Turbo Integrator (TI) processes for financial and operational planning Translate complex business requirements into scalable, high-performance BI solutions with minimal oversight Troubleshoot and resolve report performance issues, metadata layer defects, and data discrepancies across environments Partner with data warehouse and ETL teams to ensure reporting layer aligns with underlying dimensional and relational models.

9+ years of hands-on IBM Cognos development experience (Report Studio, Framework Manager, Cognos Analytics 11/12) Strong proficiency in SQL across relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, or DB2) Experience with TM1 / IBM Planning Analytics and TI process development is highly preferred Solid understanding of dimensional modeling (star/snowflake schemas) and data warehouse concepts Familiarity with Cognos lifecycle management, deployment, and multi-environment promotion Exposure to LDAP/Active Directory integration and Cognos security model configuration Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience