Hybrid Data Visualization Specialist – OD2A Public Health

CDC Foundation; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

CDC Foundation in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Data Visualization Specialist to lead data visualization from collection to visualization, focusing on overdose data. You will translate data from multiple sources into clear dashboards and graphics for print and digital platforms.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, strong communication, and proficiency in SAS, R, Python, Tableau, ArcGIS, and graphic design tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, information sciences, graphic design or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years’ related work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication and visual skills
• Experience with data analysis using tools such as SAS, R, Python
• Expertise with data visualization best practices and data visualization tools, such as Tableau and ArcGIS
• Excellent organizational skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing timelines
• Experience in developing different types of visualization products for diverse audiences
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data visualization
• Demonstrated interest in overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, community-based overdose prevention, recovery, and/or drug policy
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva and/or related software
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom

Responsibilities

• Schedule program-related work, oversee daily operations, coordinate program activities, and set program priorities
• Develop graphics and data visualizations to share information related to drug overdose and associated programs.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, interpret findings, and inform dashboard development and reporting.
• Communicate results through presentations, reports, fact sheets, and data visualizations for stakeholders, internal staff, scientific journals, and other publications.
• Coordinate with communications department and staff to ensure visuals will be understood by diverse populations and efforts align with organizational and community needs.
• Collaborate with program services staff to identify needs and develop data visualization strategies.
• Maintain specialized knowledge of overdose prevention, response, and surveillance efforts.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Visualization

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Independent work

Remote work experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health, information sciences, graphic design or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Tableau

ArcGIS

Illustrator

Photoshop

Canva

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Zoom

Job description

CDC Foundation in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Data Visualization Specialist to lead data visualization from collection to visualization, focusing on overdose data. You will translate data from multiple sources into clear dashboards and graphics for print and digital platforms.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, strong communication, and proficiency in SAS, R, Python, Tableau, ArcGIS, and graphic design tools.