Data Visualization Specialist
About The Position
The Data Visualization Specialist will turn complex, multi-source data into clear dashboards and reports that inform agency leadership decisions. The role calls for extensive, hands-on expertise in Tableau and Microsoft Power BI. The specialist will aggregate and analyze data, develop metrics and performance measures, and translate findings into actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences. They will design and maintain interactive dashboards and reports, gather requirements from agency stakeholders, apply visualization best practices and Section 508 accessibility standards, and administer publishing through Tableau Server/Cloud and the Power BI Service. The role also involves working with federal program managers, analysts, and the LinkVisum project team; training end users; briefing agency leadership; and supporting data governance, security, and privacy requirements, including the handling of PII. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust, with approved adjudication required before onboarding.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field; four additional years of data analysis, business intelligence, or data visualization experience may substitute for the degree.
- At least five years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or data visualization.
- Extensive hands-on expertise in Tableau Desktop, Prep, and Server/Cloud, including calculated fields, LOD expressions, parameters, actions, and dashboard design.
- Extensive hands-on expertise in Microsoft Power BI Desktop and Service, including Power Query, DAX, data modeling, row-level security, and workspace management.
- Strong SQL skills for querying, joining, and transforming data from relational databases.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Proven ability to aggregate and reconcile data from disparate sources.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; approved adjudication is required before onboarding.
Nice To Haves
- Active Public Trust or Secret clearance.
- Prior experience supporting a federal agency, preferably in human capital, workforce, or operational performance analytics.
- Tableau Desktop Specialist or Certified Data Analyst certification and/or Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification.
- Experience with Python or R for data preparation and analysis.
- Familiarity with cloud data platforms such as Azure, AWS, Databricks, or Snowflake.
- Knowledge of federal data standards, the Evidence Act, and Section 508 compliance.
- Experience working in an Agile environment.
Responsibilities
- Collect, integrate, and consolidate data from agency systems, databases, spreadsheets, and external sources.
- Build and maintain data pipelines, extracts, and data models for reporting tools.
- Cleanse, validate, and quality-check data for accuracy and consistency.
- Document data sources, definitions, lineage, and business rules.
- Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, gaps, and performance drivers.
- Develop metrics, KPIs, and performance measures aligned with agency mission and strategic goals.
- Apply descriptive and diagnostic analysis and support forecasting where appropriate.
- Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports in Tableau and Microsoft Power BI.
- Gather stakeholder requirements and convert them into intuitive visual products.
- Apply data visualization best practices and Section 508 accessibility standards.
- Optimize dashboard performance; manage workbooks and datasets; and administer publishing on Tableau Server/Cloud and the Power BI Service.
- Brief findings to agency leadership and produce executive-level presentations.
- Work with federal program managers, analysts, and the LinkVisum project team.
- Train end users on dashboards and self-service reporting.
- Support data governance, security, and privacy requirements, including handling PII.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
- Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
- Parental leave and adoption assistance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
- Health Savings Account and dental/vision and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Student Loan PayDown.
- Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
- Skills development and certifications.
- Employee referral program.
- Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
- Emergency back-up childcare program.
- Mobility stipend.
- Flexible benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
