Data Visualization Analyst

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Description

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. is seeking a highly analytical Data Visualization Analyst with a passion for data visualization for our Capabilities Analysis and Development Division (CAD). The successful candidate will support a variety of analysis projects for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and DHS Components. This role is responsible for transforming complex data into clear, compelling visual stories and delivering actionable insights to stakeholders. The ideal candidate is passionate about data, skilled in analytics, and in visualization tools and techniques that bring data to life and support decision-making.

Successful Candidates Will Be Expected To:

• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights
• Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data, ensuring data accuracy and consistency
• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
• Create data visualizations, infographics, interactive charts, and graphs that enable end-users to make data-driven divisions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather data requirements and translate needs into analytical and visual solutions
• Ensure data quality and consistency through validation and troubleshooting
• Present findings in a clear and compelling manner, tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Recommend and implement best practices for data visualization to ensure visuals are informative and user-friendly
• Support data governance efforts, including documentation of data definitions, lineage, and sources
• Automate repetitive reporting tasks and support scalable data solutions
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of work experience OR Master’s degree with 2+ years of work experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a similar role
• Ability to interpret and analyze large and complex datasets for presentation to all levels of organizational leadership
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, PowerBI, or Qlik
• Experience with Excel, data wrangling, and cleaning techniques
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
• Familiarity with one or more of the following analytic tools for data analysis: Python, R, SQL, SAS, Stata, SPSS
• Able to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability
• US Citizenship
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with predictive analysis, trend analysis, sensitivity analysis, and other common data analysis techniques
• Experience with workflow analysis and data manipulation tools like Alteryx or Tableau Prep
• Experience with statistical analysis and programming using languages like R or Python
• Experience working with DHS, its Components, or similar organizations and coordinating across multiple levels of organizations, including senior leadership
• Active security clearance
• Active DHS Suitability
  
  

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1200 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com .

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Data Visualization Analyst position.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  
  

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
  
  

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Data Analytics
  
  

Preferred

• Masters or better in Data Analytics
  
  

Experience

Required

• 2-4 years: Relevant work experience
  
  

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