Data Visualization Engineer

Steampunk, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk, Inc. seeks a Data Visualization Engineer to build executive dashboards for a large federal advisory program. Translate wireframes and client data into production-ready, accessible visuals that enable leadership to make faster, better-informed decisions.

You will design dashboards with attention to data security, system integration, and performance, using sources from authoritative repositories and following 508/WCAG 2.1 standards. Collaboration in an Agile environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10+ years total experience.
• 4+ years of data visualization/BI development experience.
• Experience building accessible dashboards (Section 508/WCAG 2.1).
• Experience with executive-level reporting tools (Tableau/Power BI).
• Ability to translate analytics requirements into dashboard specs.

Responsibilities

• Build integrated CX/executive dashboards from wireframes and leadership input.
• Ensure dashboards meet accessibility, accuracy, and performance standards.
• Work with authoritative data sources and secure data repositories.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment to deliver dashboard solutions.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Agile

Data storytelling

Attention to accessibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Steampunk is seeking a Data Visualization Engineer to build executive dashboards for a large federal advisory program, translating wireframed designs and client data into production-ready, accessible visualizations that help leadership make faster, better-informed decisions.

Contributions

• Build the integrated CX/executive dashboard and program-management dashboards from wireframes validated with leadership audiences
• Design and deliver dashboard solutions with attention to functionality, data security, system integration, and performance
• Ensure dashboards meet Section 508/WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and stated accuracy/satisfaction targets
• Build dashboards from authoritative, government-approved data repositories rather than manually assembled data
• Apply open data format/export standards where dashboards surface data intended for client reuse
  

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of total experience
• 4+ years of data visualization or BI development experience
• Demonstrated experience building accessible (Section 508/WCAG 2.1) dashboards
• Experience with executive-level reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of data management disciplines, including data modeling, data integration, data security, and data quality, sufficient to build dashboards from authoritative source systems
• Ability to participate in stakeholder sessions to translate analytic and reporting requirements into dashboard specifications
• Experience working within an Agile software development lifecycle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical/data concepts for audiences of varying technical levels
  

Preferred

• Federal or regulated-industry dashboard development experience
• Experience building dashboards from authoritative/reconciled multi-source data
  

About Steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $160,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com .

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.