Data Visualization Specialist

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a data analytics professional to turn complex, multi-source data into dashboards and reports for agency leadership. You will design dashboards in Tableau and Power BI, build data pipelines, and validate data to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities span data aggregation, analytics, visualization, and client support within a federal context. Applicants should have extensive Tableau and Power BI experience, strong SQL skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in data analytics or related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field and 5+ years in data analytics or BI.
• Extensive hands-on Tableau and Power BI experience required.
• Strong SQL and Excel skills with data modeling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Aggregate data from multiple sources and build data pipelines and models.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, KPIs, and performance drivers.
• Design and maintain interactive dashboards in Tableau and Power BI; ensure accessibility and performance.
• Brief leadership with executive-level presentations and support data governance.

Skills

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics

Tools

Tableau Server/Cloud

Power BI Service

Excel

SQL

Job description

Job Family: Data Science Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

What You Will Need

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.