Data Visualization Specialist (Remote)

DRT Strategies; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DRT Strategies is hiring a Data Visual Specialist in Arlington, Virginia, to create and publish innovative data visualizations to aid public health analyses. The position requires collaboration with experts to design effective communications through visual data.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have experience with public health initiatives. The role entails planning, developing, and improving various visual outputs while ensuring they meet established guidelines and client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Communications, or related field.
• Experience with public health programs, policies, and communication preferred.
• General knowledge of and experience with geospatial data.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop data visualizations.
• Translate requirements from public health scientists into visualizations.
• Ensure visualizations adhere to established design guidelines.

Skills

Data visualization

Geospatial data analysis

Public health knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science or related field

Job description

DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and the financial services industries. The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolutions Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing IT challenges - together.

We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward‑thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world‑class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make your vision a reality.

Job Description

What are we looking for?

The Data Visual Specialist works with public health scientists, geospatial analysts, web developers, and program leadership to create and publish data visualizations. These visualizations products will provide additional insight for geospatial and public health analyses. The Data Visual Specialist will use a variety of tools to create sophisticated and publication‑ready graphs, tables, charts, and other visualizations.

Fun stuff you will do on the job:

• Participate in the planning, development, and revision of data visualizations.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to technical design, reports, and other feedback mechanisms as appropriate.
• Translate requirements and analyses from public health scientists and program leadership into visualizations.
• Recommend the best use of color, text, and graphics to achieve the communication objective.
• Design graphics, charts, and tables based on best practices, user research data, and knowledge gained from research; adhere to established CDC design and branding guidelines.
• Ensure visualizations are accurate, consistent, current, and organized in a manner suitable to their target audiences.
• Conduct work in an agile manner with regular status updates on progress and blockers.
• Research and recommend improvements to existing visualizations for improved education, engagement, and outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Communications, or related field
• Previous experience with public health mission, programs, policies, procedures, and communication activities preferred.
• General knowledge of and experience with geospatial data and projects

Additional Information

More About DRT

DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) celebrates diversity and is proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DRT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.