Principal Data Visualization Consultant

MedStar Health; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Principal Data Visualization Consultant in Cincinnati. In this senior role, you'll drive data visualization initiatives, optimizing impactful BI solutions using modern tools such as Power BI and Tableau. You'll collaborate with experts to enhance decision-making processes and mentor junior team members while enjoying a hybrid or remote work opportunity.

Benefits

Full Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Power BI or Tableau architecture, development, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience integrating with Databricks, Snowflake or Microsoft Fabric.
• Track record of leading enterprise-scale BI projects.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement BI solutions that are scalable and business-ready.
• Build data models with strong performance and aggregation strategies.
• Collaborate with both technical and business stakeholders.

Skills

Data Visualization

Power BI

Tableau

Data Modeling

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Job Title: Principal Data Visualization Consultant

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid or Remote within EST/CST time zones)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Salary: $120,000 + Full Benefits
Practice Area: Vaco - Data & AI Consulting

Join Vaco's Data & AI Practice

Vaco is hiring a Principal Data Visualization Consultant to join our full-time team within the Data & AI Practice. This is a senior-level role focused on delivering enterprise-grade analytics and reporting solutions using modern data visualization tools and practices, with an emphasis on performance, scale, and usability.

You'll be embedded in complex client environments, helping architect and optimize business intelligence platforms that drive high-value decision-making. These efforts may span large-scale transformation initiatives, performance remediation, or enterprise dashboard strategy-making your impact visible across both technical and executive teams.

Why Join Vaco?

• Lead enterprise data visualization initiatives across modern data platforms
• Work with high-volume datasets and modern tools including but not exclusive to Power BI, Tableau, Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric
• Collaborate with a national team of experts in data engineering, analytics, and architecture
• Full-time salary with benefits , and long-term career growth in consulting
• Hybrid in Cincinnati or remote (EST/CST) schedule flexibility

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement BI solutions that are scalable, optimized, and business-ready
• Build data models with strong performance and aggregation strategies
• Optimize existing dashboards and datasets
• Evaluate and remediate inefficient Power BI assets and ensure Microsoft Fabric capacity is well-managed
• Collaborate with both technical and business stakeholders to align reporting strategy with goals
• Guide clients in implementing best practices across the BI lifecycle
• Act as a mentor to junior consultants and support the growth of Vaco's data visualization capability

What You Bring:

• Proven expertise in Power BI or Tableau architecture, development, and performance tuning
• Hands-on experience integrating with Databricks, Snowflake or Microsoft Fabric for BI and analytics
• Deep understanding of data modeling, DAX, query folding, and Fabric optimization
• Track record of leading enterprise-scale BI projects or performance remediation efforts
• Excellent communication and presentation skills across business and IT audiences
• Consulting, enterprise IT, or professional services experience preferred

Bonus Experience:

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, BI governance, and metadata management
• Industry background in financial services, media, or high-data-volume environments
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP, hybrid data ecosystems, or cloud modernization initiatives
• Python experience

About Vaco's Data & AI Practice:

Vaco's Data & AI Practice helps leading organizations unlock the full value of their data through cloud architecture, analytics, and intelligent automation. As a full-time consultant, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects across industries-supported by a strong community, flexible culture, and the resources of a national consulting team.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.