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Position Type:
Administrative and Central Office
Office Title/Functional Title:
Senior Data Engineer & BI Developer, SEO - 27149
Civil Service Title:
Computer Specialist (Software)
Level:
L3
Division/Office:
Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning (DIAL)
Borough:
Manhattan
Posting End Date:
10/01/2026
This position is in a civil service competitive class that is subject to examination. Position is only open to current City employees with permanent NYC civil service status as Computer Specialist (Software) or permanent in an equivalent title that is eligible for transfer under 6.1.9 to Computer Specialist (Software). This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.
Description:
Position Summary: The Reporting and Analytics team within the Special Education Office (SEO) of the Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning (DIAL) is seeking a highly skilled, multi-talented, experienced individual to manage end to end data integration, warehousing, and reporting workflows in tracking referrals, evaluations, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs, IESPs), mandated student services, and complex compliance metrics for all preschool and school age students referred for special education services in public, charter, and private school settings.
Under general supervision, with broad scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgement, the selected candidate is responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation, enhancement, maintenance, security and data governance of data warehouses, data marts, business intelligence systems and operational, management, regulatory reporting systems. Performs related work.
Reports to: Senior Director of MIS/Analytics, SEO
Direct Reports: There are no immediate direct reports assigned to this position. However, the candidate must be capable of adapting to future needs, including supervising developers, directing project teams, or overseeing external consultants.
Key Relationships: The candidate will work closely with other offices within the division, several external constituencies, and partner with other New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) divisions/offices, including the Division of Instructional and Information Technology (DIIT), the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Research and Policy Support Group (RPSG), and the Office of Student Enrollment (OSE).
Responsibilities
Data Procurement & ETL Pipelines
- Engage with business stakeholders to gather and document requirements.
- Create conceptual, logical and physical data models, data dictionaries and capture data lineage.
- Design, implement, test, deploy, debug, and document large scale Microsoft based on premise and cloud data warehouses and data marts.
- Own the end to end design, extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) process, testing and deployment for complex large scale datasets ensuring accuracy and security.
- Ensure seamless integration of disperse enterprise NYCPSE systems, including school age and pre-school special education applications (SESIS, ATLAS, Encounter Attendance, Provider Assignment), enrollment, attendance, course scheduling, teacher certification, ensuring seamless integration of special education, enrollment, and personnel metrics.
Compliance & Legal Reporting
- Design and create complex data models and queries from scratch.
- Improve the performance and speed of existing data structures and queries.
- Construct reliable data pipelines and reporting frameworks.
- Keep data systems updated, accurate, and functional over time.
- Run data jobs and deliver reports for federal, state, and city regulations, FOIL requests, audits, and legal stipulations.
Specialized Automation
- Architect automation engines, designing scalable Python and T-SQL systems from the ground up to generate and distribute reports.
- Maintain automation engines, ensuring ongoing performance and reliability for critical data workflows.
- Distribute data insights, delivering information efficiently to key decision makers.
- Drive algorithmic assignment, programmatically managing the placement of preschool students with disabilities for reevaluation.
Enterprise BI and Analytics Delivery
- Design and deploy robust and reliable systems for data analysis.
- Design, build and deploy fast, high-performance PowerBI dashboards.
- Tailor all tools and reports for different internal and external groups.
Cloud Modernization
- Lead technical readiness for moving legacy on-premise data systems.
- Plan data migration from local SQL Server data marts to the cloud.
- Implement modern cloud environments using Microsoft Fabric.
- Define future state data schemas to support new cloud setups.
Strategic Planning and Project Management
- Assist in defining roadmaps, align data systems with business goals, and data governance standards.
- Test and choose new tools, software, and AI features to keep the data stack modern and efficient.
- Coordinate and direct data management activities.
- Assist in performing project planning, feasibility studies, cost benefit analyses, impact analyses, and task prioritization.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time computer software experience in computer systems development and analysis, applications programming, database administration, systems programming, data communications, including one (1) year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six (6) years of satisfactory full-time computer software experience as described in "1" above, including one (1) year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College education may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience in "2" above on the basis that 60 semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one (1) year of experience. A masters degree in computer science or a related computer field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience in "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one (1) year of satisfactory full-time experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project.
Plus
- Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, or cloud data warehousing pipelines is a major plus.
- Familiarity with New York State Special Education laws, policies and practices.
- Knowledge of NYCPS processes and systems (including data systems).
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, individuals must have two additional years of relevant work experience.
Preferred
- High proficiency in T-SQL and relational database management systems (Microsoft SQL Server on-premises).
- Strong programming experience in Python for data manipulation, scripting, and automated PDF reporting pipelines.
- Demonstrated hands on experience on both sides of the pipeline: data procurement/ingestion and reporting delivery.
- Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve and anticipate issues needing resolution.
- Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to develop thoughtful and creative approaches for addressing a wide range of analytic questions.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Salary: $123,208 - $138,997
(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.
* New York City Residency is NOT Required *
We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DOE Non-Discrimination Policy
The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.
REQUESTING AN ACCOMMODATION - APPLICANTS
Any prospective employee (applicant) who is a qualified individual with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to assist in the application process. If an applicant for employment believes that they have a qualifying disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process on an equal basis as applicants who do not have a disability, they should request an accommodation with their interview team or contact ODA by emailing ODA@schools.nyc.gov. The determination of the accommodation request will be communicated to the applicant in writing.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Power Bi Developer
Build a portfolio of end-to-end dashboards
Employers evaluating OPT candidates want proof of impact. Publish Power BI dashboards on GitHub or a personal site that show data modeling, DAX calculations, and business storytelling, not just visual design. Real datasets from Kaggle or public APIs work well.
Get specific about data domains
Finance, healthcare, supply chain, and e-commerce each use Power BI differently. Tailoring your resume to a specific industry, with relevant KPIs and data sources you've worked with, makes you stand out against candidates with generic BI experience.
Target employers with established OPT hiring patterns
Mid-size technology, consulting, and data services firms sponsor OPT and H-1B candidates far more reliably than small startups. Use Migrate Mate to filter roles from companies with a documented history of visa sponsorship for BI and analytics positions.
Earn the Microsoft PL-300 certification
The Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate credential signals validated skills to hiring managers. It's a low-cost, high-signal investment that compensates for limited U.S. work experience and strengthens your case during OPT job applications.
Address OPT proactively in screening calls
Don't wait for employers to raise visa questions. Briefly explain your current OPT status, your STEM extension eligibility, and your timeline. Recruiters appreciate candidates who make immigration straightforward to assess rather than leaving it ambiguous until late in the process.
Power Bi Developer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Power BI Developer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Power BI Developer roles typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree is in computer science, information systems, data analytics, management information systems, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the role must be directly related to your field of study. This gives you up to three years of authorized work experience before needing H-1B sponsorship.
What degree fields support OPT work authorization for this role?
Computer science, data science, information systems, management information systems, statistics, and applied mathematics are the most commonly accepted fields. Business analytics degrees from STEM-designated programs also qualify in most cases. Your OPT must be tied to your most recent degree, so confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying if you're unsure whether it qualifies.
How do I find Power BI Developer jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't hire international candidates. Power BI and business intelligence roles in consulting, financial services, and enterprise technology tend to have the strongest sponsorship track records among companies listed on the platform.
Can I work as a Power BI Developer contractor or freelancer on OPT?
Self-employment is technically permitted on OPT if you meet specific conditions, including owning at least 50% of the business and performing work directly related to your degree. However, independent contracting through third-party staffing agencies is generally not permitted. For STEM OPT, self-employment is not allowed. If you're considering contract work, confirm the arrangement with your DSO before accepting any offer.
What makes a Power BI Developer role strong for H-1B sponsorship after OPT?
Roles that require a specific bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as computer science or information systems, satisfy the H-1B specialty occupation standard most cleanly. Positions involving data modeling, DAX development, and integration with Azure or SQL environments are well-established H-1B job categories. Employers who already sponsor OPT are far more likely to proceed with H-1B petitions, so filtering for sponsorship-friendly companies from the start puts you in a stronger position.