Data Visualization Specialist

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Data Visualization Specialist
Power BI
dashboard design
CSS
and JavaScript

Job Details

Job Title: Data Visualization Specialist

Location: St. Petersburg, Florida. Onsite

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum of a bachelor's/master s degree Data Visualization, Information Design, Data Science, Data Analytics, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience designing dashboards and visualizations for technical and non-technical audiences

Data Visualization Specialist with deep expertise in Power BI, dashboard design, and data storytelling. The person in this role will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining all five primary types of dashboards: strategic, operational, analytical, tactical, and informational. You will work closely with data engineers, analysts, and subject matter experts to turn complex justice system data into clear, meaningful visual insights. This position requires a blend of technical skill, design sensibility, and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities:

Dashboard Design and Development

  • Create high-impact dashboards and data visualizations using Power BI and other tools as appropriate for the audience and use case
  • Translate project goals and user needs into the appropriate dashboard type (strategic, operational, analytical, tactical, or informational)
  • Design with a focus on clarity, accuracy, usability, and narrative cohesion
  • Build intuitive, responsive, and interactive visual interfaces that facilitate understanding and decision-making

Storytelling and Communication

  • Develop compelling data stories that highlight key insights and trends
  • Present visualizations to clients and stakeholders, clearly articulating the meaning and relevance of the data
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accurate and contextually meaningful representation of data

Technical Implementation and Publishing

  • Ensure data accuracy and reliability in all dashboards
  • Maintain documentation of dashboards, data sources, and metrics
  • Manage version control and provide clear change logs for all updates
  • Experience publishing dashboards and embedding them into websites or web-based platforms; familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for seamless integration is preferred

Data Integration and Analysis Support

  • Work collaboratively with data engineers, scientists, analysts, and domain experts to ensure visualizations meet technical and project goals
  • Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand key patterns and insights in the data to be visualized

Mentoring and Subject Matter Expertise

  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to other team members in the design and development of effective visualizations and dashboards
  • Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team culture by sharing best practices, techniques, and resources
  • Lead internal and external meetings related to visualization efforts, including setting agendas and providing updates on progress and deliverables
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in data visualization and dashboard development, particularly within the context of the criminal justice system
  • Stay current on emerging tools, techniques, and trends in data visualization and ensure their thoughtful application to work

Technical Skills:

  • Advanced expertise in Power BI, including DAX, Power Query, row-level security, and development of interactive dashboards across all five primary types
  • Proficiency with additional visualization tools such as Tableau, and familiarity with Python (Plotly, Matplotlib, Seaborn), R (ggplot2), and D3.js
  • Experience designing accessible, intuitive dashboards that follow best practices in layout, interactivity, and visual perception
  • Ability to work with large, complex datasets using SQL and other tools to ensure accuracy, completeness, and performance in visual outputs
  • Familiarity with embedding dashboards into web platforms and working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for integration and customization

Non-Technical Skills:

  • Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, analysts, and domain experts
  • Experience mentoring and supporting colleagues in visualization best practices, tool usage, and design standards

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