Data Visualization Engineer

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The DHHS Data Office is seeking an early-career Data Visualization Engineer to join its Data & Analytics team. The role transforms complex datasets into meaningful, visually compelling dashboards and reports that support decision-making across the organization and public-sector initiatives benefiting Nebraskans. It is an on-site, full-time, permanent position in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the Nebraska State Office Building, and is not eligible for remote or contract work. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for this position and does not accept STEM OPT (Form I-983). The engineer will create and maintain visualizations, collaborate with data consumers, subject matter experts, data engineers, BI developers, and business partners, and contribute to Agile delivery. The role offers hands-on experience with data engineering technologies and cloud environments, as well as mentorship, training, and practical engineering experience.

Requirements

Experience, education, or training in coding computer applications.
Basic understanding of datasets, data models, SQL concepts, or analytical workflows.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to translate data into clear insights.
Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and enthusiasm for solving problems through data.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
Foundational experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Exposure to cloud-based data platforms such as Azure, Databricks, or Snowflake.
Experience building dashboards or reports through coursework, an internship, or personal projects.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies or project-based delivery.
Understanding of data quality principles and validation methods.

Responsibilities

Develop engaging, accurate, and user-friendly dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that support business and operational insights.
Work with data consumers and subject matter experts to understand business requirements, define metrics, and ensure visualizations accurately represent the underlying data.
Analyze, interpret, and organize large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
Validate data quality, accuracy, and completeness across data sources and platforms.
Collaborate with Data Engineers, BI Developers, and business partners to design and deliver analytic solutions.
Participate in Agile delivery processes, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and review sessions.
Monitor dashboards and visualizations for issues, performance concerns, and data discrepancies, and troubleshoot and resolve issues as needed.
Build professional and technical skills through mentorship, structured training, and hands-on project experience.