Junior Data Scientist/Dashboard Developer

West 4th Strategy; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

West 4th Strategy is seeking an experienced Dashboard Developer/Data Scientist to support the National Guard Child and Youth Program. You will build Qlik Sense data models and dashboards, visualize insights for end users, and analyze data to identify trends and opportunities.

The role is full-time and located remotely in the United States. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Databricks, Python, Spark, Pandas, and strong Qlik Sense/Tableau skills, plus a detail‑oriented approach and

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience as a Data Analyst or Data Scientist with hands-on Databricks, Python, Spark and Pandas.
• Proficiency in Qlik and Tableau.
• Detail oriented mindset with a commitment to high quality results with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Builds Qlik Sense data models and dashboard visualization solutions in support of mission critical work.
• Creates data visualizations and dashboards to present insights to end users, driving improved decision making for leaders at the highest levels of the client organization.
• Analyzes data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities, becoming an expert in the data and its applications.
• Follows and enhances BI standards across the team, including keeping up to date with Qlik Sense product enhancements and best practices.
• Ensures optimal end user performance by establishing and consistently executing system performance assessment processes and associated action plans.
• Supports the design and development of data models, ensuring data integrity and relevance.
• Communicates and coordinates with teams to accomplish objectives.

Skills

Databricks

Python

Spark

Pandas

Qlik

Tableau

Detail oriented

AI tools

Education

B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in a related field

Tools

Qlik Sense

CSS

Job description

Data Scientist / Dashboard Developer

We need an experienced Dashboard Developer/Data Scientist at the National Guard Child and Youth Program (NGCYP). The program supports the children and youth of National Guard Soldiers and Airmen nationwide, and this team builds the dashboards leaders rely on to understand how those services are reaching Guard families. In this role, you will build Qlik Sense data models and dashboard visualization solutions, create data visualizations and dashboards that present insights to end users, and analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Builds Qlik Sense data models and dashboard visualization solutions in support of mission critical work.


• Creates data visualizations and dashboards to present insights to end users, driving improved decision making for leaders at the highest levels of the client organization.


• Analyzes data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities, becoming an expert in the data and its applications.


• Follows and enhances BI standards across the team, including keeping up to date with Qlik Sense product enhancements and best practices.


• Ensures optimal end user performance by establishing and consistently executing system performance assessment processes and associated action plans.


• Supports the design and development of data models, ensuring data integrity and relevance.


• Communicates and coordinates with teams to accomplish objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 to 3 years of experience as a Data Analyst or Data Scientist, with demonstrated hands on experience with technologies such as Databricks, Python, Spark, and Pandas


• Proficiency in Qlik, Tableau


• Detail oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high quality results with little direction/oversight


• Comfortable using AI tools to improve product quality and delivery speed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent DoW experience


• Previous experience with Advana or the War Data Platform


• 3+ years of experience with Qlik Sense data modeling and building dashboards and data visualizations


• 3+ years of experience with Qlik Sense, including styling Qlik Sense apps using CSS


• Familiarity with database systems, SQL queries, and programming languages such as Python

EDUCATION

• B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in a related field

LOCATION

• Remote

CLEARANCE

• Active Secret security clearance required


• U.S. citizenship is required

CLIENT

• Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW P&R), National Guard Child and Youth Program (NGCYP) - Booz Allen Hamilton subcontract

WORK HOURS

• Full-time position

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

• Employment Classification Eligibility - W2

COMPENSATION

• Salary range: $100,000 - $165,000


• Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations:

applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.