Note: Hybrid - Candidate must be able to work 3 days onsite and 2 days remote

MUST HAVES:

• In-depth knowledge and experience with Cognos report development in Cognos Analytics and Administration v12.x (reporting, dashboarding, embedded JavaScript, embedded SQL)
• Experience in AWS Cloud technologies, specifically AWS Redshift

Description

NOTE

• Assignment Type: This position is currently listed as "Hybrid" and consultants will be required to work onsite at the work location 3 days a week and 2 days from home. The details of this arrangement will be at the Hiring Manager's discretion.
• Extension/Amendment Attestation: Extension(s) only allowed using unused days/funds left on contract. No additional funds will be added beyond maximum contract value. The Statement of Work (SOW) shall expire on March 31, 2026. HSC may exercise its option(s) to extend a SOW beyond March 31, 2026. Such extension(s) will be allowable only if the Master Service Agreement is extended beyond April 5, 2026 and be upon the same terms, conditions and covenants contained in the SOW.

Responsibilities:

• Document the new requirements and complete analysis and design document
• Convert the user requirements into business model for Cognos BI
• Convert the business model into Framework Manager Models
• Build the security model for the BI implementation
• Create metadata, user groups and folder structure for BI objects
• Develop reports in Cognos on Cloud Pak for Data and AWS Redshift database
• Test, debug, re-engineer standard reports and dashboards in Cognos on AWS
• Support converted Dynamic Cubes functionality in DMR or Transformer Cubes without any loss in performance
• Document test cases to ensure expected functionality of the reports
• Deploy reports using Cognos Framework Manager
• Develop SQL and PLSQL process and procedures to implement complex logic.
• Assist with SQL tuning and optimization activities related to the Cognos reports.
• Help to optimize the SQL and PL/SQL process for optimal report performance.
• Prepare scripts and documentation for the data preparation process and regular performance checks & monitoring.
• Support user acceptance testing and system implementation.
• Train SMEs or conduct demos on self-serve BI reporting.
• Report development for Intellihealth expansion
• Any other deliverables as assigned by the Project/Resource Manager.
• Knowledge transfer to HSC staff in the form of a detailed guide or as per project requirements.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Public Sector Experience - 5 points

• Experience working in the Public Sector and familiarity with I&IT project management processes

Technical Skills - 50 points

• Experience in design and development of Data Marts or Data Warehouses on a wide range of data repositories (relational and multi-dimensional data stores)
• Experience in Cognos Analytics reporting; modeling with Framework Manager, Transformer, Dynamic Cube Designer, Data Module, Dataset, SDK; implementing point-in-time architecture; testing with Life Cycle Manager (5+ years)
• Excellent requirements analysis skills
• Demonstrated experience in working with Power Designer Tool to design logical and physical models, generating scripts and applying model changes.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with Cognos report development in Cognos Analytics and Administration v12.x (reporting, dashboarding, embedded JavaScript, embedded SQL)
• Knowledge of BI architecture patterns, best practices, processes, and artefacts
• Experience developing Cognos reports in the IBM Cloud Pak for Data environment

Core skills, database and domain knowledge - 35 points

• Experience in Oracle 19 or higher including writing complex SQL/PL SQL queries and materialized views.
• Experience in AWS Cloud technologies, specifically AWS Redshift
• Experience in database performance and tuning skills
• Experience in Cognos migration and testing skills (reporting, dashboarding, embedded JavaScript, embedded SQL)
• Experience with Agile/scrum and waterfall methodologies, using tools such as JIRA and Confluence

General Skills - 10 points

• Proven troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with client stakeholders to understand, interpret business requirements and its technical implications.
• Demonstrated ability to present technical solutions to client stakeholders, technical staff and to senior management.
• A motivated, flexible, detail-oriented and creative team player with perseverance, excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities, and a proven track record for meeting strict deadlines.