Ignite Digital is seeking a Data Visualization Specialist to design and implement compelling visualizations that support Navy decision-making. The specialist will translate complex datasets into intuitive dashboards, reports, and presentations that help Navy leaders interpret critical operational, financial, readiness, and mission data.
This role involves close collaboration with Navy stakeholders, data analysts, architects, and program leadership to ensure visual insights are accurate, actionable, secure, and aligned with Navy mission needs.
Key Responsibilities:Data Visualization Design & Development
- Design, develop, and implement interactive dashboards, reports, and visual presentations for Navy stakeholders.
- Select and apply appropriate visualization techniques (charts, graphs, maps, geospatial visuals, trend displays, hierarchical visuals, etc.) based on use cases.
- Ensure clarity, accuracy, and integrity of visual outputs.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Engage stakeholders to gather visualization requirements, identify insights, and define key narratives.
- Translate technical analysis into visuals that are accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Quality, Standards & Compliance
- Maintain visualization standards, design principles, and best-practice documentation.
- Ensure all dashboards and reports reflect governed, validated, and compliant Navy data sources.
- Verify data accuracy, lineage integrity, and consistency across views.
Delivery & Communication
- Present dashboards and visual insights to program leadership, operators, analysts, and mission partners.
- Provide clear explanations of trends, anomalies, and key takeaways supporting Navy decision-making.
Continuous Improvement
- Stay up-to-date on modern visualization tools, techniques, and UI/UX patterns.
- Document visualization methodologies, style guides, and workflows.
- Support the maturity of visualization practices aligned with Ignite's DoD analytics capabilities.
Required Skills & Experience:- 2+ years of experience designing and developing data visualizations.
- Proficiency with tools such as Tableau, Power BI, D3.js, Qlik Sense, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of data analysis, statistical concepts, and data storytelling.
- Experience with SQL, data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing environments.
- Knowledge of UI/UX design principles, dashboard layout techniques, and user-centered design.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Education & Certifications:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Information Science, Data Visualization, Design, or related field.
Security Clearance:- Active DoW SECRET clearance required.
Salary: $100k+ to align with education and experience.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.
