Visualization Lead

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves producing high-fidelity visual products such as executive briefings, dashboards, and infographics to translate complex mission, intelligence, and operational data into clear, actionable insights. The Visualization Lead will design and maintain visual standards, reusable templates, and data-driven storytelling frameworks to enhance comprehension, enable comparison of Courses of Action (COAs), and support strategic decision-making. Responsibilities include partnering with analysts, operators, and policy stakeholders to validate data accuracy and develop compelling visual narratives aligned with mission priorities. The role requires delivering rapid turn visual products in support of senior leadership, often under tight deadlines and shifting priorities, while ensuring compliance with IC classification, accessibility (e.g., Section 508), and presentation standards. The Visualization Lead will manage multiple concurrent requests from executive stakeholders, balancing competing priorities while maintaining high quality and attention to detail, and translating ambiguous or evolving requirements into structured, visually compelling deliverables that drive clarity and alignment.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visualization, Data Analytics, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
EIGHT (8) or more years of experience in visualization, graphic design, or data storytelling within the IC, DoD, or federal environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Visualization, Data Analytics, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) or equivalent visualization tools
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex, technical, or operational information into clear, executive level visuals

Responsibilities

Produce high fidelity visual products—including executive briefings, dashboards, and infographics—that translate complex mission, intelligence, and operational data into clear, actionable insights.
Design and maintain visual standards, reusable templates, and data driven storytelling frameworks that enhance comprehension, enable comparison of Courses of Action (COAs), and support strategic decision making.
Partner closely with analysts, operators, and policy stakeholders to validate data accuracy and develop compelling visual narratives aligned with mission priorities.
Deliver rapid turn visual products (e.g., PowerPoint decks, placemats, and executive summaries) in support of senior leadership, often under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
Ensure all visual outputs comply with IC classification, accessibility (e.g., Section 508), and presentation standards.
Manage multiple concurrent requests from executive stakeholders, balancing competing priorities while maintaining high quality and attention to detail.
Translate ambiguous or evolving requirements into structured, visually compelling deliverables that drive clarity and alignment.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend