Hire data, BI and IT talent in two weeks, not two months

Dallas direct-hire recruiting for Power BI developers, data engineers, analysts and IT roles. Every candidate is technically screened by consultants who do this work every day. You pay only when your new hire starts.

20% of first-year salary, no retainer90-day guaranteeRecent placements filled within 2 weeks
Time to fill: typical vs. our recent placements
Typical non-executive hire39 days
Nexus Data Works~14 days
Brief Shortlist Offer Filled
Day 010203039
Days your seat sits empty0
Fewer days than the median0
Median from SHRM's 2026 recruiting benchmark. Our figure reflects recent direct-hire placements; every search is different.
Why technical hiring stalls

Most recruiters can't tell a good Power BI developer from a good résumé

Keyword-matched résumés

You get a stack of profiles that list "Power BI, SQL, Azure" and spend your team's time finding out who can actually build.

Roles open for months

While the seat is empty, reports slip, projects wait and your best people cover two jobs.

Expensive bad hires

A hire who can't model data or write clean SQL costs a salary, a restart and months of rework.

Agencies that don't speak data

Generalist firms recruit for every role under the sun. Few can run a real technical screen for BI and data work.

How it works

From a 30-minute brief to a filled role in about two weeks

1
Day 1

Role brief

A 30-minute call to pin down the work, the must-have skills, your stack, the team and the salary range.

2
Days 2–5

Search and technical screen

We source from our network and screen every candidate on the actual skills the job needs, not just keywords.

3
Days 3–7

Shortlist of 2–4

Only candidates we'd hire ourselves, each with a written screening summary so your interviews start deeper.

4
Days 7–14

Interviews and offer

We schedule interviews, collect feedback, and help close the offer and the start date.

90

Day guarantee. If a hire leaves or is let go for cause within 90 days, we find a replacement at no extra fee.

The difference

Screened by practitioners, not just recruiters

We're a Power BI, data warehouse and AI consulting firm first. The people screening your candidates build these systems for clients, so they know what good looks like. Pick a role to see what we check.

    Candidate A · Power BI developerSample screening summary

    Illustrative example of the summary you receive with each shortlisted candidate.

    Roles we fill

    Specialists in data and BI, with strong coverage across IT

    Data and BI

    • Power BI developers
    • BI analysts and BI managers
    • Data engineers
    • Analytics engineers
    • Data analysts

    AI and automation

    • AI and automation engineers
    • Machine learning engineers
    • Power Platform developers

    IT and cloud

    • Azure and cloud engineers
    • Systems and network engineers
    • IT project managers
    • Business analysts

    ERP and finance systems

    • NetSuite, Dynamics and Sage administrators
    • Finance systems analysts
    • FP&A and reporting analysts
    Results

    Recent direct-hire placements

    Direct hire · Large enterprise manufacturer

    Multiple roles filled, each within two weeks

    A large enterprise manufacturer asked us to fill open roles on a direct-hire basis. We screened, shortlisted and placed candidates for several roles, with each search completed in about two weeks from brief to accepted offer.

    2–3direct hires placed
    ~14days per search
    $0paid before each hire started

    We also build what we hire for

    Our consulting team delivers Power BI and data warehouse projects with published results: 87% less reporting time for a freight carrier and $1.2M a year saved for a general contractor.

    That's the bar we screen against.

    See our case studies
    “The speed and quality of talent delivery exceeded our expectations. These consultants hit the ground running and delivered results immediately.”
    Will R., Head of Digital Transformation
    Fee and guarantee

    One simple fee, paid only when your hire starts

    Move the sliders to compare the fee with the cost of leaving the seat empty.

    39-day median minus our ~14 days is about 25
    • 20% of first-year base salary, no retainer
    • Invoiced on your hire's start date
    • 90-day free replacement guarantee
    • Non-exclusive: keep your other recruiting channels
    $22,000
    one-time fee, due only if you hire
    $7,534salary-equivalent value of the seat filled sooner
    $0if you don't hire anyone we send

    Salary value only (salary ÷ 365 × days). It leaves out delayed projects and overtime for the team covering the gap, which are usually larger.

    Request a shortlist
    How we compare

    A specialist recruiter for data and IT roles

    Nexus Data WorksLarge staffing agencyJob boards and in-houseOffshore developer shops
    Technical screenBy consultants who build data systemsRecruiter checklistYour team's timeVendor's own staff only
    SpeedRecent searches filled in ~2 weeksVaries by deskMedian 39 daysFast, but not your employee
    Cost20% of salary, only on hireTypically 20–30%Ads plus staff timeOngoing hourly markup
    Guarantee90-day free replacementOften 30–90 daysNoneSwap the developer
    You end up withYour own full-time employeeYour own employeeYour own employeeA contractor you rent

    Need the work done before you can hire?

    If the project can't wait for a new hire, our consulting team can deliver it at a fixed fee, then hand it over to the person you hire.

    FAQ

    Questions about hiring through Nexus Data Works

    How much does it cost?

    Our direct-hire fee is 20% of the new hire's first-year base salary. There's no retainer or upfront cost. We invoice on the start date, and you pay nothing if you don't hire a candidate we present.

    How fast can you fill a role?

    Most shortlists arrive within a week of the role brief. Our recent direct-hire searches were filled in about two weeks from brief to accepted offer. Senior or niche roles can take longer, and we'll tell you up front.

    What does the 90-day guarantee cover?

    If your hire resigns or is let go for cause within 90 days of starting, we search again and find a replacement at no additional fee.

    How do you screen candidates?

    Candidates for data and BI roles are interviewed by our consultants, who build Power BI, data warehouse and AI solutions for clients. We check the specific skills your role needs and send a written summary with each shortlisted candidate.

    Which roles do you recruit for?

    Our specialty is data and BI: Power BI developers, data engineers, analysts and BI managers. We also recruit for AI and automation, cloud, IT project management, business analysis and finance systems roles.

    Do you offer contract or temporary staff?

    We focus on direct-hire placements. If you need work delivered right away, our consulting team can take on the project at a fixed fee while you hire.

    Do we have to work with you exclusively?

    No. Our searches are non-exclusive, so you can keep using your own team and other partners.

    Do you only recruit in Dallas?

    We're based in Dallas and know the DFW market well, and we recruit for on-site, hybrid and remote roles across the US.

    Tell us about the role. We'll send a shortlist within a week.

    A 30-minute call to understand the role, your stack and your team. No cost unless you hire.

    Request a shortlist

    Fill this in, then pick a time on the calendar right after you submit.

    ✓ 30-minute role brief✓ Pay only on hire✓ 90-day guarantee