Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Direct Report
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Business Intelligence Architect leads the design and implementation of the Sheriff's Office enterprise business intelligence and analytics environment. This role transforms governed enterprise data into dashboards, reports, and visualizations that support executive decision-making, operational performance, and public safety. Working closely with Data Platforms, Technology Governance, and business stakeholders, the BI Architect establishes enterprise reporting standards, semantic data models, and analytics capabilities while ensuring security, scalability, and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and maintains the enterprise business intelligence architecture and reporting strategy
• Develops scalable semantic data models, key performance indicators, and certified enterprise datasets
• Builds executive dashboards and operational reports using Microsoft Power BI and related technologies
• Establishes visualization standards, reporting governance, and analytics best practices
• Implements security and access controls across the reporting landscape
• Optimizes dashboard performance, data models, and reporting infrastructure
• Collaborates with business units to identify analytics needs and translate them into actionable insights
• Supports emerging capabilities including real-time analytics, AI-enabled reporting, and predictive analytics

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Five (5) or more years of experience designing enterprise business intelligence and analytics solutions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong experience with Microsoft Power BI, SQL, DAX, and dimensional data modeling
• Experience developing enterprise dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting. Knowledge of data warehousing, semantic modeling, and BI governance
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to business and executive stakeholders

PREFERENCES

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, or Microsoft Purview
• Experience supporting public sector or public safety organizations
• Familiarity with CJIS security requirements and enterprise data governance
• Familiarity with AI tools affecting business intelligence reporting

GENERAL INFORMATION
Work Environment & Physical Demands
• This position operates primarily in a professional office setting.
• Standard use of computers, phones, printers, and related technical equipment.
• The ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds is occasionally necessary.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

Position Type: Professional Staff, Full-time, Exempt
Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the department's business needs.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as a defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
• 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement pension (TCDRS)
  • Flexible schedules (varies by department)
    • Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
01

What is the highest level of education you have completed in a specific field related to the area of assignment as it pertains to this position? Please select from below.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Associate's degree in another field of study
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Bachelor's Degree in another field of study
• Not Applicable

02

Which of the following best describes your years of progressively responsible experience designing enterprise business intelligence and analytics solutions?

• Five (5) years, but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years, but less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) years, but less than eight (8) years
• Eight (8) years, but less than nine (9) years
• Nine (9) years, but less than ten (10) years
• Ten (10) or more years
• Not Applicable

03

Do any of the following pertain to you as it relates to this position?Select all that apply.

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, or Microsoft Purview
• Experience supporting public sector or public safety organizations
• Familiarity with CJIS security requirements and enterprise data governance
• Familiarity with AI tools affecting business intelligence reporting
• Not Applicable