Data Analyst and Visualization Specialist
About The Position
DevTech Systems, Inc. seeks a Data Analyst and Visualization Specialist as an institutional contractor on its Analytics, Data, Visualization, and Information Services 2.0 (ADVISE 2.0) contract with the United States Department of State. The position supports the Foreign Assistance Oversight (FAO) Bureau’s Data and AI team and the Department of State’s foreign assistance activities. The specialist organizes, analyzes, visualizes, and presents data and information clearly and reliably to support client decision-making, and uses automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity. The role combines technical expertise and analytical skills with intellectual curiosity and an interest in using data to support Foreign Assistance. The position is based in Washington, D.C., with the possibility of remote work pending approval. U.S. citizenship is required to qualify for the project’s U.S. government security clearance; dual or additional citizenship does not disqualify applicants.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Experience with exploratory data analysis, statistical analysis, and dashboarding.
- Strong experience with Tableau or Power BI.
- Solid knowledge of Python or R.
- Experience with automation and AI tools and their judicious application to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and intellectual curiosity.
- Ability to explain complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Multitasking and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- U.S. citizenship to qualify for the required U.S. government security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with data engineering approaches, including pipeline management, ETL/ELT, SQL, and cloud tools.
- Familiarity with cloud environments and platforms such as Azure and Databricks.
Responsibilities
- Explore and analyze complex operational, financial, and programmatic datasets to identify patterns, anomalies, and trends.
- Query databases and ensure data quality through validation, verification, and standardization across multiple data sources.
- Visualize data using Tableau, Power BI, and other applications in clear, accurate, and appealing presentations for clients.
- Use automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity, and help clients do the same.
- Produce actionable insights to inform policy, resource allocation, and program design.
- Support predictive analytics or light machine-learning workflows where appropriate.
- Communicate analytical findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Serve as a subject-matter resource for data best practices, including accessing, interpreting, and applying available datasets.
- Work with clients to understand data needs and translate them into analytical or technical solutions.
- Provide training, informal guidance, and practical tools to staff who rely on data for decision-making.
- Take on adjacent responsibilities as needed in a small, fast-moving team to help meet project goals.
- Continue learning about data technologies and potential applications for Department of State clients.
- Model behavior that supports a non-hostile work environment free of discrimination, bias, unfairness, exclusion, offensive behavior, and harassment.
