ICF Data Solutions Specialist - Disaster Management - Remote (US)

ICF • Reston, VA

8d • $61,232 - $104,094 • Remote

About The Position

ICF’s Disaster Management division seeks an experienced professional to serve as a Data Solutions Specialist . This position is 100% Remote in the United States. This early-career position is non-managerial level. ICF’s Disaster Management division works with government agencies and communities to design and implement policies and programs to promote increased disaster resilience. In this role, you will work with various internal and external clients and will have the opportunity to help support our customers' mission, business, service, and operational needs. Focus on Data Visualization : This role requires a strong eye for design and the ability to create clear, informative, and visually appealing dashboards. It also requires a high degree of autonomy and initiative. Own Your Work & Deliver Insights : Thrives in an independent environment and can take ownership of creating polished dashboards that effectively communicate data insights. Data Champion with Strong Visual Skills : This position requires a self-driven individual who can independently develop and maintain high-quality dashboards. Excellent visual design skills are a must. Compensation: While the range below is broader for career growth, this position will offer a base salary of $64,000 to $74,000, firm. Offer based on % of job description match and location. Higher education and experience will not alter this range.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a business analyst, data analyst, reporting analyst, or similar role.
• 2+ years of experience working with “relational” databases.
• 2+ years of experience in MS Excel, including advanced formulas, conditional formatting, advanced charting, tables, and formatting for “client-ready” deliverables.
• 1+ years’ experience in MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field (statistics, mathematics, science, accounting, finance), management or related field.
• Experience working with data in state and/or local government.
• Analytical skills that allow for the development of data-driven reports.
• Good understanding of BI reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with Python, SQL, and/or R (Strongly Preferred).
• Experience with QuickBase or similar low-code platforms.
• Experience with business process mapping and the use of project management software.
• Skilled at analyzing system documentation to summarize system functionality related to the project at hand.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements gathering on business processes, existing systems/reports, and problem areas.
• Provide support to developers by gathering and or clarifying data and reporting requirements from business owners.
• Support identifying data source systems and perform extensive system analysis and data profiling on these systems.
• Support the design of end-to-end data visualizations/Reporting solutions, from data extraction to presentation, to address the client's needs.
• Perform data validation/quality assurance on the reporting solution to ensure it meets the technical requirements.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and troubleshooting by effectively responding to inquiries.
• Track scope and changes throughout the implementation of reports and application changes, keeping stakeholders notified of anticipated completion dates.
• Support project delivery on disaster recovery/data analytics projects for external and internal clients, including partnering with ICF subject matter experts on project execution.
• Create and analyze business reports to provide performance insights, forecast staffing needs, and determine trends.
• Generate regular and ad hoc reports for both internal and external use.
• Generate dashboard mockups, charts, use cases, wireframes, process flow diagrams, and other system documentation.
• Prepare agendas, biweekly status reports, and follow-up actions for meetings with external clients and client vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees