Full job description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG ( is seeking a full-time Cognos Report Developer to lead reporting development projects to support accounting and project team operational reporting needs. We offer a flexible work environment, including a remote or remote/office hybrid option in our Northern Virginia, Research Triangle Park, NC, or Concord, Massachusetts offices. ERG fosters a respectful, dynamic environment. We have a collaborative atmosphere and provide the opportunity for additional training and career growth. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description:

Design and maintain configuration management of ERG’s reporting portfolio
Work with report users to define and document requirements for new reports/queries and modifications to existing reports/queries
Develop and maintain Cognos reports that interface primarily with Deltek Costpoint modules
Manage report security and report distribution
Develop and maintain dashboards and apply data visualization and user interface best practices
Develop application-specific reports using Cognos, Access, and Excel
Generate and maintain administrator and user documentation, including training and reference materials
Work independently and with a team to solve problems involving complex and large data sets
Support technical upgrades through testing and troubleshooting prior to application system changes
Provide skills and knowledge transfer to employees in applicable areas
Provide outstanding customer service to company personnel

Qualifications and Skills:

BA/BS preferred, with 3-10 years of experience with Cognos reporting and development
Three years of experience with Deltek Costpoint and Deltek Time Collection
Experience with SQL development
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to communicate with users to design, develop, and implement new reporting solutions and changes to existing designs based on unique requirements
Must have excellent attention to detail
Analytical and independent problem-solving skills
Organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
Exceptional time management skills

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse and inclusive teams.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

If you’re a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG’s online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at Resumes-Lex@erg.com or call (781) 674-7293.

As ERG is a friendly, flexible, inclusive environment and has clients who are committed to making the world a better place, ERGers are incredibly dedicated. We promote and recognize principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

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