Data Analytics & Visualization Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph
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Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats., As a Data Analytics & Visualization Engineer, you will play a key role in transforming complex data into actionable insights through advanced analytics and high-impact visualizations. You will partner closely with analytics, engineering, and mission stakeholders to design, develop, and deliver Tableau-based dashboards that support operational awareness, performance monitoring, and executive decision-making.
You will:
- Design, build, and evolve analytics-ready data pipelines (ETL/ELT) that support scalable reporting and visualization use cases, ingesting structured and unstructured data from diverse sources.
- Lead the development of advanced Tableau dashboards and visual analytics products, emphasizing clarity, usability, and decision support for operational and executive audiences.
- Translate complex datasets into clear, intuitive visual stories that communicate trends, risks, and performance insights.
- Partner with analytics and engineering teams to operationalize data products into production-ready dashboards and reporting workflows.
- Participate across the full analytics development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, data modeling, dashboard design, testing, deployment, and iterative refinement.
- Present dashboard insights, trends, and analytical findings to internal customers and leadership, tailoring content for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with design and product teams to implement modern visualization techniques, UX best practices, and interactive analytics.
- Support and continuously enhance analytics and visualization platforms, ensuring performance, scalability, and data integrity.
Requirements
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Education: Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative field with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR 5+ years of relevant experience in data analytics, visualization, or analytics engineering in lieu of a degree.
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Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
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Experience developing data pipelines and analytics workflows using Python or similar modern analytics languages.
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Strong proficiency in SQL and data modeling to support analytical and visualization use cases.
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Hands-on experience developing visual analytics and dashboards, with demonstrated proficiency in Tableau.
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Experience designing dashboards for operational monitoring, trend analysis, and executive reporting.
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain analytical findings and visualization design decisions.
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Analytical mindset with attention to data quality, consistency, and interpretability., * Experience collaborating with users to refine analytical questions and resolve data or visualization challenges through investigation and iterative improvement.
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Power BI experience for dashboard development or cross-platform visualization environments.
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Tableau or other data visualization certifications.
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Background in data visualization best practices, UX/UI principles, or visual analytics design.
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Experience automating analytics workflows and data preparation using Python.
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Experience with API-based data ingestion and integration.
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Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
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Optional experience with containerized environments (e.g., Docker).
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Experience working in Agile environments using tools such as GitLab, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
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Knowledge of open-source analytics and visualization ecosystems., 8 + years of related experience
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may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Benefits & conditions
(part of General Dynamics) 3.73.7 out of 5 stars Chantilly, VA $127,500 - $172,500 a year, Pulled from the full job description
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401(k) matching
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Paid time off
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Internal mobility program, GDIT is Your Place: At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
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Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
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Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
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Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.
#GDITcareers #OpportunityOwned#WeAreGDIT #transitioningmilitary#clearedjobs #veterans #Autobots, The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.