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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Analysis and Visualization Specialist - **Company:** National Student Clearinghouse - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Salary:** $59,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Confluence, JIRA, Big Data, Collaborative Software, Data Governance, Data Structures, Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Scrum Methodology, Power BI, Salesforce.Com, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Data Processing, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17596741?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17596741%2FData-Analysis-Visualization-Specialist-Virginia-Herndon ## About the Role * Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Business, Data Analytics, or any related field. A combination of education and experience including military service will also be considered. * 1 year direct and relevant experience in data analysis or related work. * Experience supporting data analysis and developing basic insights from data. * Exposure to one or more data analysis tools. * Basic understanding of data analysis concepts, data structures, and data quality practices. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools. * Familiarity with CRM tools (including Salesforce or other similar CRM tools). * Developing proficiency in data analysis tools and technologies. * Ability to: + Perform routine data analysis and identify inconsistencies or issues. + Translate data into clear, understandable outputs for non-technical audiences. + Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. + Follow established processes and apply guidance to new situations. + Manage multiple tasks with guidance and prioritize effectively, maintaining focus in dynamic environments to ensure successful completion of work despite obstacles and ambiguity by proactively identifying and proposing solutions. * Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. * Ability to appropriately escalate issues and adjust processes and procedures from feedback and direction. * Demonstrates the Clearinghouse's core competencies: customer focus, optimizes work processes, communicates effectively, collaborates, and is open and authentic. * Must live within a commutable distance to Herndon, VA or in one of the Clearinghouse's approved States for hiring purposes. Refer to our HR Policies Page, located on our Careers site at https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/careers/human-resource-policies/, for more details. * Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We do not intend to sponsor external applicants for work visas, and may consider sponsorship only if no qualified candidates can be found who are authorized to work without sponsorship. * Must be at least 18 years old. Additional Desired: * Experience working with large or complex datasets in an academic or professional setting. * Previous experience utilizing data tools (e.g., SQL or other analytical tools) supporting basic queries and analysis. * Working knowledge of Clearinghouse services and applications. * Knowledge of education data, student outcomes, or related domain experience. * Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar). * Exposure to Agile or SCRUM methodologies and working within project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Rally, Confluence). * Basic understanding of data governance, data quality, or data management concepts. ## Description The Specialist, Data Analysis and Visualization supports the timely and accurate processing of data and contributes to foundational data analysis efforts within the Product Data Operations function. This role gathers and reviews data from multiple sources, conducts basic analyses, and helps produce clear, interpretable outputs for internal stakeholders. Working under guidance, this position provides cross-organizational support to ensure consistency in data submission and processing, serving as a liaison between product, account management team, implementations/care teams and the Product Data Operations team. The Specialist plays a key role in maintaining data accuracy and operational efficiency while building knowledge of data structures, tools, and organizational processes. Currently, this is a remote-first position, and this position may be required to periodically work on-site at our office and the frequency would depend on the department/division's requirements. Therefore, candidates must either reside within a reasonable distance to commute to our office or be willing to travel to our office in Herndon, when required. How You Contribute: * Demonstrate the Clearinghouse's core competencies: Customer Focus, Optimizes Work Processes, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, and Be Open and Authentic. * Support the timely, accurate intake, validation, and processing of data. * Gather, organize, and review data from internal and external sources to ensure completeness and consistency. * Perform basic data analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, or quality issues. * Assist in developing reports, summaries, and simple visualizations for internal stakeholders. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data submission, processing, and consistency efforts. * Communicate data-related findings clearly to team members and stakeholders. * Follow established processes and standards for data handling, documentation, and reporting. * Escalate atypical issues or data discrepancies to senior team members or management. * Apply knowledge gained through guidance and escalation to improve future work. * Utilize data tools (e.g., SQL or other analytical tools) to support basic queries and analysis. * Participate in team initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of data processes. * Support documentation of data sources, definitions, and workflows. * Tracks work tasks and priorities within team tools. Position may be required to perform other duties as required. These essential functions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. What You Bring to the Table, * Use of a computer for 8 or more hours a day. * Use of a telephone and/or copy machine. * Frequently required to sit for 7 or more hours per day. * Occasionally required to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, and reach. * Vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. * Ability to travel on a limited basis (approximately 10-15%) for occasional in-office meetings, team events, or business needs. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)