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# Data Visualization Specialist

- **Company:** Guidehouse Inc.
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $98,000.0 - $163,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Spreadsheets, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Governance, Data Transformation, Data Normalization, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, Cloud Services, Tableau (Software), Snowflake, Powerquery, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Tools for Reporting, Databricks
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://guidehouse.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/US---VA-Arlington/Data-Visualization-Specialist_46176

## About the Role

* Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
 * Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field; FOUR (4) additional years of data analysis, business intelligence, or data visualization can be used in lieu of degree.
 * FIVE (5) or more years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or data visualization. Experience should include:
 + Extensive, hands-on expertise in Tableau (Desktop, Prep, and Server/Cloud), including calculated fields, LOD expressions, parameters, actions, and dashboard design.
 + Extensive, hands-on expertise in Microsoft Power BI (Desktop and Service), including Power Query, DAX, data modeling, row-level security, and workspace management.
 + Strong SQL skills for querying, joining, and transforming data from relational databases.
 + Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
 + Proven ability to aggregate and reconcile data from disparate sources.

What Will Be Nice to Have:

 * Active Public Trust or Secret clearance.
 * Prior experience supporting a federal agency, preferably in human capital, workforce, or operational performance analytics.
 * Tableau certification (Tableau Desktop Specialist, Certified Data Analyst) and/or Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate.
 * Experience with Python or R for data preparation and analysis.
 * Familiarity with cloud data platforms such as Azure, AWS, Databricks, or Snowflake.
 * Knowledge of federal data standards, the Evidence Act, and Section 508 compliance.
 * Experience working in an Agile environment.

## Description

The analyst will turn complex, multi-source data into clear dashboards and reports that inform agency leadership decisions. The ideal candidate brings extensive, hands-on expertise in both Tableau and Microsoft Power BI., Data aggregation

 * Collect, integrate, and consolidate data from multiple agency systems, databases, spreadsheets, and external sources.
 * Build and maintain data pipelines, extracts, and data models that feed reporting tools.
 * Perform data cleansing, validation, and quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.
 * Document data sources, definitions, lineage, and business rules.

Data analytics

 * Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, gaps, and performance drivers.
 * Develop metrics, KPIs, and performance measures aligned with agency mission and strategic goals.
 * Apply descriptive and diagnostic analysis, and support forecasting where appropriate.
 * Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences.

Data visualization

 * Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports in Tableau and Microsoft Power BI.
 * Gather requirements from agency stakeholders and convert them into intuitive visual products.
 * Apply data visualization best practices and Section 508 accessibility standards.
 * Optimize dashboard performance, manage workbooks and datasets, and administer publishing on Tableau Server/Cloud and the Power BI Service.
 * Brief findings to agency leadership and produce executive-level presentations.

Client support

 * Work closely with federal program managers, analysts, and the LinkVisum project team.
 * Train end users on dashboards and self-service reporting.
 * Support data governance, security, and privacy requirements, including handling of PII.