Through passion and deep industry expertise, MCA Connect helps manufacturers succeed by unlocking innovation with actionable business insights. Our strategic solutions, innovation, and industry intelligence help manufacturers gain visibility, improve profitability, and achieve a competitive edge.   Established in 2002, MCA Connect has grown into one of the largest US-based solution partners in Microsoft Business Applications and Azure Data & AI / Digital & App Innovation. Our Microsoft Specialties include Finance and Supply Chain, Analytics on Azure, Data Warehouse Migration, and Power Platform. We’re also a fifteen-time Microsoft Partner of the Year and three-time Inc. Best Workplaces award winner. Title Data & AI Senior Consultant    Location Virtual, home-based office with travel (10%)   Description  The Data & AI Senior Consultant is responsible for being a partner to team members, a mentor, and directly enabling growth of the Data & AI Services team at MCA. The Sr. Consultant is expected to lead project implementations, drive innovation, upskill and mentor junior teammates, and partner with leadership to drive continuous improvement. Within a project framework, the Data & AI Senior Consultant is responsible for building client relationships, effectively utilizing Agile project delivery methodologies, implementing scalable and efficient technical architectures to satisfy client requirements, and performing hands on implementations of Microsoft data solutions for MCA Connect’s current and future customers/projects.  RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead requirements gathering sessions and documentation of client requirements.   * Design and implement dimensional models.   * Design, build, maintain, and support complex data integration pipelines.  * Design and build Power BI Reports, Dashboards, and Apps.   * Able to present how your suggested solution will work and why it should be implemented.  * Able to identify optimization opportunities and plan implementation.  * Mentor junior resources.  * Lead working sessions with clients.   * Lead and delegate ad hoc requests from clients.   * Troubleshoot BI solutions, identify problems, and improve performance and security.  * Design Azure DevOps backlog, sprints, and lead delivery.  * Oversee project team and source code.   * Obtain professional certifications to support our partner designations.  * Drives new revenue through successful delivery, client relationships, and some pre-sales support.   * Learning Master Data Management techniques and technologies.    * Learns Data Governance processes and technologies.   * Expertise with database and pipeline performance tuning activities.  * Must be open to ~10% travel on an as needed basis.  QUALIFICATIONS * 5+ years Data Warehousing (Azure/SQL/Synapse/Spark/Delta Lake), ETL (ADF Pipelines/SSIS), Analysis Services, DAX, Power BI Pro and Premium and/or equivalent.  * High level understanding of various Azure cloud data platforms and services.  * Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing data solutions for complex business problems.   * Experience working on projects involving large volumes of data, preferably in the Manufacturing industry.  * Demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and other relevant parties.   * Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent combination of education and experience preferable.  * Knowledge of Microsoft ERP and CRM tools desirable.  * Kimball Dimensional Modeling and batch/incremental ETL development approaches.   * Experience with database performance tuning activities.  * Experience developing and managing data quality monitoring and an understanding of data governance methodologies.  * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.  *   DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Committed to mentoring and upskilling teammates.  * Committed to learning, exploring new ideas, and staying at the leading edge.  * Creativity to initiatenew ideas and think out of the norm.   * Committed to quality and ability to solve customer problems without conflict Why work for MCA Connect? Our compensation plan offers one of the best bonus structures in the industry.  Along with this we also offer a generous benefit package: ·        Work/Life Balance with Unlimited Paid Time Off (UPTO) ·        401k Plan with Company Matching Contribution ·        Monthly Stipend for Home Office Expenses ·        Subsidized Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage ·        Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts ·        Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance ·        Training, Certification and Continuing Education Support MCA Connect offers limitless opportunities for personal and professional growth in a stimulating, challenging, and performance-oriented work culture where you can share your ideas and make impactful daily contributions. Our employees are highly motivated and talented individuals dedicated to developing, marketing, and selling products designed to deliver value for mid-market and enterprise-size manufacturing, distribution, and energy companies. We take the time to train our consultants so that they understand the industries we serve and can deliver best practices, proven methodologies, and ongoing industry expertise to our clients. MCA Connect is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MCA Connect promotes equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, sexual/gender orientation, status as a protected disabled or Vietnam Era Veteran, disability, or any other legally protected status. We firmly believe our differences make us stronger!