Data Visualization Lead, Bureau of Data Technology & Strategy
About The Position
The Center for Population Health Data Science (CPHDS) works to modernize data capabilities and improve how public health, healthcare, and social service data are linked, accessed, used, and protected. The Bureau of Data Technology and Strategy includes data strategy, communication, governance, product management, engineering, and data science capabilities. Its Unified Data Experience team is modernizing how the agency communicates data to the public, with a focus on usability, accessibility, and approachability. The Data Visualization Lead will lead a team that transforms raw data into actionable insights and oversee data solution development from end to end, emphasizing quality and stakeholder satisfaction. The role combines data pipeline development and cloud integration with dashboard creation, analytical standards, project leadership, and user-centered visualization design. It also supports agency adoption of advanced analytics and builds team capability through mentoring, training, and continuous learning.
Requirements
- For appointment to Assignment Level II and above, a doctorate in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental, or social science plus one year of full-time responsible supervisory, administrative, or research experience; or a master’s degree in an appropriate field plus three years of responsible full-time research experience; or equivalent education and/or experience, subject to the stated minimum master’s degree and experience requirements.
- For Assignment Level I in physical, biological, and environmental sciences or public health, a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills and the ability to guide cross-functional analytics teams.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex data into accessible visual insights for diverse stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience as a Data Visualization Lead, BI Developer, or in a related dashboard development and data storytelling role.
- Expertise in Tableau, Power BI, Datawrapper, R, Python, and SAS.
- Strong understanding of data architecture, dashboard design principles, and user-centered design.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and dbt.
- Ability to design and implement scalable pipelines for real-time and batch analytics.
- Familiarity with SQL and cloud-based data environments such as Azure Synapse and Data Lake.
- Experience establishing visualization standards, quality assurance processes, and governance protocols.
- Knowledge of best practices in data integrity, security, automation, and workflow optimization.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of analysts focused on converting raw data into actionable insights.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of data solution development, emphasizing quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Develop and refine data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and dbt.
- Integrate data pipelines into the organization’s cloud infrastructure.
- Create and maintain dashboards using Tableau, Datawrapper, R, Python, SAS, and SQL.
- Coordinate with IT and manage partnerships with data providers.
- Establish analytical frameworks and ensure data integrity across platforms.
- Drive organizational adoption of advanced analytics and visualization strategies.
- Guide intuitive, human-centered front-end design and scalable, structured back-end architecture.
- Lead cross-functional analytics initiatives and manage complex data projects.
- Provide quality assurance and expand team capability in visualization best practices.
- Promote continuous learning and provide training and growth opportunities in modern data tools.
Benefits
- Premium-free health insurance plan; the posting states it saves employees over $10,000 annually based on a 2024 assessment.
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Worksite Wellness Program.
- Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
- Job security compared to private-sector employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
