Role: BI Consultant (IBM Cognos)
Job Type: Freelance
Expected start: 27 July 2026
Long-term assignment within a strategic data programme
Role Overview
We are seeking a senior-level BI Consultant with strong IBM Cognos expertise to support a large-scale public sector data programme. The role focuses on delivering high-quality reporting solutions, dashboards, and information products within a complex, data-driven environment. The consultant will work closely with business stakeholders, data teams, and agile delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain IBM Cognos reports, dashboards, and data models
Translate business requirements into scalable BI solutions
Develop and optimise SQL-based queries and data transformations
Support end-to-end delivery of information products within an Agile environment
Collaborate with stakeholders to define KPIs and reporting needs
Ensure data quality, consistency, and performance of BI solutions
Contribute to backlog refinement and sprint planning (Scrum/Agile)

Required Experience & Skills

Minimum 3+ years of relevant Business Intelligence experience
Minimum 2+ years hands-on experience with IBM Cognos (preferably Cognos 12)
Proven experience delivering reports, dashboards, and enterprise BI solutions
Strong SQL skills (T-SQL preferred)
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Familiarity with tools such as Jira and Confluence
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to clearly document and present technical solutions

Nice to Have (Pre’s)

Experience with DBT (minimum 1 year)
Experience with Oracle 11/12
Knowledge of modern data platforms (e.g. Parquet, Apache Iceberg, Trino/Starburst, Apache Polaris)
Experience with SAP S/4HANA financial modules or financial data structures
Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (including SAC Planning)
Experience working within government or public sector IT environments
Experience in data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau

Additional Requirements

Strong commitment required due to tender-based selection process
Candidates must be fully available upon assignment award (post-screening approval)
Experience must be clearly demonstrable in CV, including roles, projects, and timelines
Dutch language proficiency required
Dutch passport required due to screening and security requirements
Expected presence on-site approximately 2 days per week (hybrid working)

Location: Central Netherlands (Utrecht / Odijk region