Job Description :
Job Title: Microstrategy Architect
Location: Mclean, VA
W2 only
GC & Citizen''s
Responsibilities Include:
Provide proactive production support for MicroStrategy and other
BI/Analytics applications by resolution of issues in a timely manner.
Develop reports and dashboards to monitor BI applications providing
insight on usage patterns and recommend application/system improvements.
As a MicroStrategy Developer, lead BI design and development activities,
identify risks and recommend risk mitigation plans.
Interact with business teams and other stakeholders to understand and
recommend BI solutions to meet diverse, complex business needs.
Manage and track action items, issues, and risks associated with a suite
of applications. Follow up on items with appropriate parties to ensure
their resolution and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
Define/develop implementation strategy for newly released features
of MicroStrategy tool and/or MicroStrategy version upgrades.
Recommend, implement and adhere to industry-wide BI best practices and
drive for changes to existing processes and/or procedures for the
betterment of the organization.
Work with software vendors to open defects, log issues and seek
resolutions and/or patches.
Work with other Technology Services teams during Infrastructure and/or
software upgrades and perform impact analysis.
Recommend and establish governance and control around self-service
BI/Analytics considering the evolution of BI Industry''s best practices.
Basic Requirements:
Minimum of five (5) years of current and hands-on experience with
the MicroStrategy tool and demonstrated expertise with complex and high
volume datamarts with Star Schema and Type 2 dimensions.
Minimum of five (5) years of current and hands-on experience in
developing interactive dashboards.
Demonstrated experience delivering solutions to stringent service level
agreements (SLAs) for report performance.
Thorough knowledge of all capabilities of the MicroStrategy Suite
including the following: Dimensional Modeling, Architect, Developer,
Enterprise Manager, Cube Advisor, Cube creation/management/automation,
Integrity Manager, Object Manager, Distribution Services, Transactional
services, Narrowcast, Visual Insight, and Mobile.
Demonstrated delivery of multiple complex projects.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines
Demonstrated partnership with business clients and value proposition of
projects/portfolio.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Experience working with dedicated and matrixed resources.
Ability to establish/build cross divisional relationships/collaboration.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and
senior management on both the business and IT sides.
Experience with Agile development.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with MicroStrategy SDK a plus.
Experience as a MicroStrategy consultant.
MicroStrategy Certified Developer.
Understanding of the secondary mortgage industry.