Data Visualization & Analysis SME

$125,000 - $135,000/Yr

NANA Regional Corporation - Herndon, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Herndon, VA

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Data Visualization & Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Cloud Lake Technology will provide data visualization and analytics support for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD). This role involves designing and creating visually informative products such as dashboards, infographics, and videos that comply with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Brand Identity Program. The SME will utilize approved software tools to develop products that effectively communicate data insights and support decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Drafts concept papers to include three options for a process and how to display data for FEMA review, feedback, and approval.
• Develops primers for best practices on topics such as data collection, analytical methods, data visualization, complex event processing, business performance management, predictive and prescriptive analytics, decision architecture, and executive reporting.
• Maintains and updates the visual information work products on a regular and as needed basis as new data and analyses are available, and as new GPD requirements are provided.
• Develops Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) use cases for topics such as anomaly detection and risk analyses.
• Uploads raw and analyzed data to the visual information dashboard on a regular and as needed basis.
• Works with FEMA GPD staff and end users across multiple business lines to clarify frequently required or requested information and develop designs for reporting and visual information dashboard solutions.
• Supports a data architecture that encompasses both legacy and contemporary database designs.
• Visually displays trends from a variety of data sources, including specific performance data on various grant portfolios financial data, and varying stakeholder audiences.
• Must be willing and able to work within time constraints and meet deadlines consistently.
• Must have experience successfully engaging and communicating with senior executives, other contractor personnel and peers within a fast-paced environment.
• Must have solid oral and written communication skills.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred. In lieu of a degree, five years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Well versed and practical experience with contemporary data tools including Tableau, Python, and Machine Learning Libraries in Python.
• Utilization and manipulation of data housed in cloud-based systems (i.e. AWS, Microsoft Azure).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to take initiative.

Nice-to-haves

• A master's degree in data science, Data Analytics, MIS, Engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience with Tableau publishing and well versed in Tableau Desktop and Tableau Server.
• Previous experience using Tableau Prep Builder.
• Capable of using AI algorithms to streamline processes.
• Knowledge and practical experience with Presto, SQL and PL-SQL for both Oracle and Postgres.
• FEMA enterprise systems such as IFMIS, PARS, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), Operational Data Store (ODS).
• Analytic and visualization tools on the FEMA Technical Resource Manual (TRM).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular full-time and part-time employees.