Data Visualization Specialist

CDC Foundation • Texas, TX

2d • $0 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The CDC Foundation seeks a Data Visualization Specialist to support the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Capacity Building Initiative in partnership with the CDC and state and local authorities. The role focuses on drug overdose data and owns visualization development from start to finish, including data collection, preparation, analysis, and visualization. The specialist translates information from multiple sources into clear, accessible dashboards and creates charts, graphs, and maps for print and digital platforms.

This role supports a dynamic public health program, so responsibilities may change as program needs evolve. Listed duties may be expanded or updated with written approval from both the CDC Foundation and the Texas Department of State Health Services. The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment. Relocation expenses are not included.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, information sciences, graphic design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and visual skills.
• Experience with data analysis using tools such as SAS, R, or Python.
• Expertise in data visualization best practices and tools such as Tableau and ArcGIS.
• Excellent organizational skills, including managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing timelines.
• Experience developing different types of visualization products for diverse audiences.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data visualization.
• Demonstrated interest in overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, community-based overdose prevention, recovery, and/or drug policy.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, and/or related software.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams.
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Zoom.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule program-related work, oversee daily operations, coordinate program activities, and set program priorities.
• Develop graphics and data visualizations to share information related to drug overdose and associated programs.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, interpret findings, and inform dashboard development and reporting.
• Communicate results through presentations, reports, fact sheets, and data visualizations for stakeholders, internal staff, scientific journals, and other publications.
• Coordinate with the communications department and staff to ensure visuals are understandable to diverse populations and align with organizational and community needs.
• Collaborate with program services staff to identify needs and develop data visualization strategies.
• Maintain specialized knowledge of overdose prevention, response, and surveillance efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level