Data Visualization Specialist, Strategic Integration

Jewish Family Service of San Diego • San Diego, CA

10d • $30 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Data Visualization Specialist is a member of the Strategic Integration team at Jewish Family Service of San Diego. Working under the direction of the Strategic Integration Manager and using validated data prepared by the Data Analyst and partner departments, the specialist designs, builds, and maintains Power BI dashboards that connect program outcomes with organizational information such as finance and human resources. The dashboards support program leaders, executives, and funders in understanding outcomes alongside resources, staffing, and costs. The role does not manage data collection or formatting.

The position calls for strong visual design and attention to detail, independent and collaborative work, effective communication, accountability, and flexibility to support others when needed. It also includes building integrated reporting models, supporting dashboard users, protecting confidential client and organizational information, and referring data quality issues to the appropriate team members.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, fully onsite position reporting to the Strategic Integration Manager. The stated pay range is $30–$33 per hour, with 37.5 or more hours per week.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience building dashboards in Power BI or a comparable business intelligence tool such as Tableau, including data modeling and DAX.
• A portfolio or examples of dashboards designed for non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of data visualization and user-centered design best practices.
• Advanced expertise with Excel, including formulas, graphing, and pivot tables.
• Ability to handle confidential client information responsibly.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in the nonprofit and/or social service sector.
• Familiarity with client or case-management systems; ETO is preferred.
• Experience combining data from multiple systems, such as case management, financial, and HRIS systems, into a single reporting model.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports for program, agency, and funder reporting.
• Build data models and DAX measures using validated datasets prepared by the Data Analyst.
• Apply consistent metric definitions, visual standards, and templates across dashboards.
• Manage dashboard publishing, refresh schedules, and access permissions to protect confidential client data.
• Translate requirements from the Strategic Integration Manager into clear, intuitive dashboard layouts.
• Test and refine dashboards for usability and accessibility, including navigation, labels, and color contrast.
• Create user guides and train staff to use dashboards.
• Flag data quality issues to the Data Analyst for correction at the source and maintain dashboard documentation.
• Build data models and dashboards combining program data with organizational data from sources such as finance, HR, and development.
• Develop integrated metrics, including cost per client served, budget-to-actual by program, and staffing relative to service volume, using definitions agreed upon with Finance, HR, and program leadership.
• Use established reference structures, such as program-to-cost-center mappings, fiscal periods, and department hierarchies, to align data across sources.
• Identify inconsistencies between data sources and refer them to the Strategic Integration team for resolution.
• Apply role-based security so sensitive financial and personnel data is visible only to authorized users.
• Perform other duties and activities as assigned; duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees.
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions.
• Employer-covered life insurance.
• Paid vacation time and sick leave.
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays when they fall on a normal scheduled work day, and floating holidays.
• Two Wellness Days each year to support employees’ mental wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed