Data Visualization Manager - School of Public Health

About the position

Reporting to the Director, Data Management and Analytics, the Manager, Data Visualization will support the creation and dissemination of research results, conclusions and recommendations through impactful data visualizations, dashboards, and web-based applications. This role bridges data science and storytelling, transforming complex data into actionable insights for decision-making and audience engagement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with IRN personnel to assess their needs and identify the most effective types of data visualizations, charts, and tools to meet organizational goals and audience requirements.
• Selects, configures and implements data visualization tools.
• Develops and delivers dashboards, interactive visualizations, and web-based applications as required.
• Applies basic statistical concepts and techniques for data analysis and interpretation, ensuring insights are accurate and meaningful.
• Develops, documents and applies data visualization best practices to align with organizational needs, branding and accessibility standards.
• Provides technical training to IRN personnel, either individually or in groups.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance data visualization capabilities.
• Stays current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in data visualization.
• Supports the Research Development team and IRNs by contributing to funding proposals, reports, presentations, manuscripts etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, information systems, or related field.
• Five years professional experience in data visualization.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in data science, computer science, information systems, or related field.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary research teams in a research-intensive university setting.
• Experience working in public health research highly desirable.
• Strong aptitude for translating complex technical data into clear, accessible, and visually compelling formats for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven proficiency with Power BI, QlikView, Tableau and/or other data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.