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Cognos Analytics Developer 26-01776
19 February 2026
Brooklyn , NY

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Title: Cognos Analytics Developer
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 3 months with extension
Job Description:
  • Assess the current IBM Cognos Analytics environment, including system architecture, usage patterns, report inventory, data volumes, usage metrics, security controls, and access management.
  • Evaluate the existing infrastructure and IT landscape supporting Cognos, identifying dependencies, constraints, and optimization opportunities.
  • Analyze reporting requirements, including report inventory and categorization, data source mapping, user access and security, dashboards, interactive features, and report distribution methods.
  • Review compliance, governance, and security requirements related to reporting and analytics platforms.
  • Identify pain points, gaps, and technical limitations in the current Cognos environment.
  • Evaluate alignment of the existing Cognos platform with Microsoft Azure analytics solutions, identifying opportunities, constraints, and architectural considerations.
  • Assess compatibility and integration potential with Microsoft Fabric components, including OneLake, Synapse Analytics, and Power BI.
  • Translate assessment findings into actionable recommendations and develop a high-level migration strategy.
  • Create a projected implementation timeline and a detailed roadmap outlining phases, milestones, and dependencies.
  • Develop and present a training and knowledge transfer plan to enable internal staff to support the future-state analytics platform.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations and reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and next steps to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with technical teams, business users, and leadership to ensure alignment with organizational goals and modernization initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience in working with enterprise business intelligence and analytics platforms, including IBM Cognos Analytics.
  • Proven experience assessing BI architectures, report inventories, data models, and analytics environments.
  • Strong knowledge of data warehousing, reporting, dashboards, and analytics solutions.
  • Experience evaluating security, access controls, governance, and compliance within enterprise reporting environments.
  • Hands-on experience analyzing data sources, data volumes, usage metrics, and performance.
  • Ability to identify gaps, risks, and modernization opportunities in legacy BI platforms.
  • Experience developing actionable recommendations, assessment reports, and high-level migration plans.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure analytics services, including Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, or similar tools.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric components such as OneLake, Synapse, and Power BI.
  • Experience planning or executing BI platform migrations (e.g., Cognos to Azure/Power BI).
  • Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security standards in government or regulated environments.
  • Experience creating implementation roadmaps, timelines, and training plans.
  • Prior experience supporting public-sector or government analytics initiatives.
  • Familiarity with Agile or iterative project delivery methodologies.

About CVC
Compu-Vision Consulting, Inc. is a leading provider of consulting and workforce solutions across IT, healthcare, engineering, life sciences, and professional services. Since 1998, we have supported organizations nationwide with scalable, cost-effective services that drive innovation and operational excellence. Backed by an experienced professionals and strong industry expertise, Compu-Vision is a trusted partner helping mission-driven organizations navigating complex and evolving needs. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to quality, accountability, and measurable impact across industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer Note
Compu-Vision Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.