Senior Data Visualization Specialist - (Remote - US)

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This role is central to a high-impact digital modernization initiative supporting public safety, regulatory improvement, and program effectiveness through advanced analytics and AI/ML integration. Through thoughtful visual design, strong data storytelling, and scalable reporting frameworks, you’ll help agencies shift from static, hard-to-maintain reporting structures to streamlined, actionable, and sustainable insights delivery. This is not just a dashboarding role. It requires strategic thinking, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a deep understanding of human-centered design principles, report lifecycle management, and enterprise reporting architecture. You'll collaborate within a cross-functional team of data scientists, engineers, analysts, and designers to translate data into easily consumable insights and help clients evolve from pre-existing BI solutions to "what’s next" capabilities. If you’re equal parts analytical thinker and creative storyteller, and you thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments, we want to hear from you. Job Location : This position is fully remote within United States. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead the discovery and rationalization of existing legacy reports, identifying duplication, inconsistencies, and key areas for consolidation • Design and implement modern reporting frameworks and BI solutions that align with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder needs • Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and architects to build data models and reporting layers that support report reusability and long-term maintainability • Conduct deep dives into data warehouses and data marts to map and surface the right data for insights • Apply human-centered design (HCD) principles to every stage of visualization from user research and prototyping to accessibility and testing • Translate complex business and technical requirements into intuitive, impactful dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or Looker • Educate clients and internal teams on best practices for data visualization, layout, interactivity, and self-service analytics • Drive Agile project delivery, including backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and iterative refinement of visual assets • Provide thought leadership on BI modernization strategy, including documentation standards, design systems, metadata management, and visual governance Technologies You’ll Use • BI tools: Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Looker • SQL, Python or R for data exploration and automation • Cloud services: Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, AWS Redshift, AWS Glue • Collaboration tools: SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, Mural/Miro • MS Office tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Visio What You Must Have • Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Design, Information Systems, or a related technical field • 5+ years of experience designing and delivering dashboards and visual analytics solutions using Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, or Looker • 5+ years of experience using SQL to query, transform, and analyze data from relational databases or cloud-based data warehouses • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) preferred • Employment must be compliant with eligibility for Public Trust Clearance due to Government Contract. What We Would Like You To Bring With You • Experience creating semantic layers and enterprise-level reporting frameworks that support scalable self-service reporting. • Demonstrated success in consolidating legacy reports or migrating reporting environments to modern BI platforms • Strong portfolio of HCD-aligned dashboards or user-centric reporting systems. • Familiarity with ETL processes, data modeling, and governance in cloud-native environments • Proven ability to assess and redesign fragmented reporting ecosystems into standardized, design-led reporting environments • Experience collaborating with data engineers and MLOps teams, supporting AI/ML-driven use cases • Strong facilitation skills with the ability to guide business users through the modernization journey from needs analysis to delivery • Passion for design systems, layout consistency, accessibility, and modern UX principles • Experience mentoring junior team members or overseeing visualization workstreams • Exposure to or interest in Agile methodologies and collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, Mural, or Miro Professional Skills • Demonstrated experience showing critical thinking, problem-solving, and a desire to take initiative • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask. • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Why You’ll Love Working Here • Generous vacation and retirement plans • Comprehensive health benefits • Flexible work environment • Ongoing training and development opportunities • Inclusive and collaborative culture • Meaningful work that impacts communities Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email  Candidateaccommodation@icf.com  and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about  workplace discrimination righ t s or our benefit offerings which are included in the  Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at  candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $89,203.00 - $151,646.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99) If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com