Visualization Lead - Clearance Required

Cydecor; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision and Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

401(K) + company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition and Professional Development

Job summary

Cydecor, a premier Federal Government solutions provider, seeks a Visualization Lead to design, develop, and govern BI dashboards and reporting for S&T and defense missions, translating complex data into clear visuals for senior decision-makers.

You will set visualization standards, collaborate with analysts and data scientists, apply data-ink and storytelling principles, and ensure user-friendly dashboards with DoW engagement; requires 4 years in BI/dashboard development, knowledge of

Qualifications

• Four years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and governing BI dashboards and reports.
• In-depth knowledge of data visualization theory from leaders like Tufte, Few, and Nussbaumer-Knaflic.
• Experience applying pre-attentive attributes to convey insights quickly.
• Strong UX understanding to ensure intuitive, decision-focused dashboards.
• Two years of development experience supporting S&T impact analysis for DoW.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and governance of BI dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Establish and enforce visualization standards and best practices across analytical products.
• Design dashboards that clearly communicate insights while minimizing cognitive load for users.
• Apply advanced data visualization principles and storytelling techniques to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and stakeholders to translate analytical results into compelling visual narratives.
• Review and refine visualization products to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Document visualization standards, design decisions, and governance processes.

Skills

BI dashboards design

Data visualization principles

UX design principles

Pre-attentive visualization

Storytelling with data

DoW analytics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Job description

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description:

Cydecor is seeking a Visualization Lead to oversee the design, development, and governance of business intelligence (BI) dashboards and reporting solutions supporting Science & Technology (S&T) and defense mission analysis. This role focuses on transforming complex analytical data into clear, intuitive, and actionable visual products that support senior-level decision-making, with particular emphasis on impact analysis of S&T investments on military capabilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the design, development, and governance of BI dashboards and reporting solutions
• Establish and enforce visualization standards and best practices across analytical products
• Design dashboards that clearly communicate insights while minimizing cognitive load for users
• Apply advanced data visualization principles and storytelling techniques to support strategic decision-making
• Leverage pre-attentive attributes such as color, size, shape, and position to guide user attention and improve comprehension
• Ensure dashboards are intuitive, user-centric, and aligned with UX best practices
• Support impact analysis of S&T investments on military capabilities for DoW or Federal organizations
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and stakeholders to translate analytical results into compelling visual narratives
• Review and refine visualization products to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency
• Document visualization standards, design decisions, and governance processes

Here's what you need:

• Four (4) years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and governing BI dashboards and reports
• Deep understanding of data visualization principles established by industry leaders, including:
  • Edward Tufte (data-ink ratio, minimizing chartjunk)
  • Stephen Few (selecting appropriate chart types)
  • Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic (storytelling with data)
• Experience applying pre-attentive attributes to convey insights quickly and effectively
• Strong understanding of User Experience (UX) principles to ensure dashboards are intuitive, navigable, and decision-focused
• Two (2) years of development experience supporting impact analysis of S&T investments on military capabilities in or for a Department of the Workforce (DoW) organization

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a quantitative field or a discipline with strong quantitative coursework
• Experience supporting Federal or defense-focused analytics programs
• Experience briefing visualization products to senior government or military leadership

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret Clearance

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a quantitative field or a discipline with strong quantitative coursework; five (5) years of experience providing IT services to DoW may be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits:

The projected compensation range for this position is $104,000-$157,000. There are numerous factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the role, work location, education/certifications, and a contract's Labor Categories.

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision and Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) + company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition and Professional Development Assistance

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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