• Cognos Platform Administration: Install, configure, upgrade, and patch Tableau Servers and IBM Cognos Analytics (including gateways, application servers, and content manager components) in accordance with change management processes. • Manage Cognos/Tableau environments across Development, Test, UAT, and Production. • Monitor system health, job schedules, and report execution performance. • Manage users, roles, and security permissions. • Monitor report performance and optimize query processing. • Perform deployment and migration across DEV QA, PRO environments. • Apply patches, fix packs, and version upgrades. • Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues, outages, and performance bottlenecks. • Configure security using ForgeRock integration. • Manage roles, groups, object-level permissions, and data-level security. • Ensure HIPAA-compliant access to PHI and PII. • Support audit requests related to user access and report usage. • Configure and maintain connections to Medicaid EDW data sources • Coordinate with ETL and data engineering teams to align refresh schedules and data availability. • Support certified data sources and shared semantic layers. • Administer report schedules, bursting, distribution, and subscriptions. • Support high-volume batch reporting (e.g., MMIS, claims, provider, eligibility, financial reports). • Coordinate report promotions and content migrations between environments. • Tune configurations for large datasets and complex queries. • Collaborate with EDW DBAs and ETL teams to optimize queries, indexes, and data models. • Identify and resolve long-running or failed reports. • Support report and platform releases following ITIL or SDLC processes. • Promote content using Cognos deployment packages. • Maintain rollback procedures and disaster recovery readiness. • Support CMS-required reports (e.g., T-MSIS, MBES/CBES, financial and program integrity reporting). • Ensure reporting availability and timeliness for federal and state audits. • Document configurations, processes, and operational procedures. • Work with report developers, business analysts, and data modelers. • Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 support for Cognos-related incidents and service requests. • Assist end users with access issues and basic report execution troubleshooting. • Create and maintain platform documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures. • Participate in release planning, environment coordination, and cross-team meetings