Data Visualization Engineer

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Data Visualization Engineer to support the NRO program in Chantilly, VA. The role blends hands-on Tableau dashboard development with systems engineering and SETA advisory tasks to deliver visual analytics for mission execution and leadership decision‑making.

The ideal candidate will have active TS/SCI with poly, strong SQL and Python skills, and experience turning complex data into actionable insights while collaborating with Government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Experience building Tableau dashboards and turning complex data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, data modeling, ETL, and enterprise data platforms.
• Experience in IC/DoD or mission-focused environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data visualization skills.
• Experience creating executive-level dashboards and briefing stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic SETA environment.
• Experience with NRO or Intelligence Community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Tableau dashboards for mission insights across the Ground Enterprise.
• Enhance and maintain dashboards for usability, accuracy, and performance.
• Assess and validate data sources for visualization readiness.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders to gather analytic requirements.
• Provide SETA advisory recommendations to improve reliability and scalability.
• Perform data modeling, transformation, and integration for new visualizations.
• Conduct testing, verification, and QA to ensure accuracy.
• Document dashboard logic, data pipelines, and usage patterns.
• Stay current with Tableau features and enterprise BI trends.

Skills

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Python

ETL

Job description

Job ID 2618006

Location

Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted

2026-10-15

Category

Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory

Modeling/Sim Engr

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required

TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Data Visualization Engineer to support an SAIC Prime Program supporting the NRO in Chantilly, VA.

Note Qualified candidates must have a current and active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph to be considered for this role.

In this role, you'll combine hands‑on Tableau expertise with systems engineering and technical advisory skills to deliver high‑impact visual analytics that support mission execution and senior leader decision‑making. This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy transforming complex data into actionable insights while working directly with Government stakeholders, engineers, and mission partners in a highly visible SETA environment.

Responsibilities to include

• Design, develop, and deploy new Tableau dashboards that provide mission, programmatic, and technical insights across the Ground Enterprise.
• Enhance and maintain existing dashboards, improving usability, accuracy, performance, and alignment with evolving Government priorities.
• Assess and validate data sources, ensuring data integrity, completeness, and readiness for visualization.
• Collaborate closely with Government stakeholders to gather analytic requirements and translate them into intuitive, high‑impact visualizations and data flows.
• Evaluate dashboard architecture and dependencies, providing SETA advisory recommendations to improve reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Conduct data modeling, transformation, and integration tasks to support new visualizations and analytic workflows.
• Perform testing, verification, regression checks, and quality assurance to ensure dashboards reflect accurate, mission‑aligned data.
• Document dashboard logic, data pipelines, filters, calculations, and usage patterns to maintain analytic continuity.
• Stay current with Tableau features, visualization best practices, and enterprise BI trends to guide capability enhancements. Recommend improvements to strengthen analytic maturity, streamline reporting processes, and support leadership decision‑making.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Active/current Top Secret/SCI with polygraph.
• Experience developing Tableau dashboards and transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, data modeling, ETL, and enterprise data platforms.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community, DoD, or mission‑focused environments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data visualization skills.
• Experience creating executive‑level dashboards and briefing technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced SETA environment.
• Experience supporting the NRO or other Intelligence Community organizations.
• Prior SETA, FFRDC, systems engineering, or technical advisory experience.

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.