Job Description
OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.
Responsibilities and Duties
OCT currently has an opening for a Data Visualization Analyst to work with our federal client. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Day to day responsibilities include:
Develop dashboards, user interfaces, and reports in compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards.
Design, test, and deploy interactive reports using Tableau, Power BI, R, Python, and other approved tools.
Create custom calculations and apply filters for dynamic reporting.
Design and maintain SharePoint custom solutions supporting communication and tracking.
Assess and address data management issues and provide recommendations.
Maintain quality control and compliance with dissemination, visualization, and security governance.
Develop visual analytics for survey data and registration systems using approved tools.
Gather, preprocess, and normalize data for visualization.
Choose visualization types appropriate to data and objectives.
Implement visualizations with programming languages or visualization libraries (R, D3, Python).
Add interactive features to visualizations where required.
Test and validate visualizations to ensure accuracy and usability.
Optimize performance when working with large datasets.
Participate in planning and stage-gate reviews under current policies and lifecycle standards.
Provide feedback on data reuse and perform cleansing to remove duplicates.
Give presentations to stakeholders on development activities.
Deliver program documentation with purpose, programming steps, outputs, and accuracy assessments.
Submit program code to the Technical Monitor with internal comments and documentation.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 3 years of experience in data visualization and analytics.
Proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools including Tableau, Power BI, R, Python, and D3.
Experience with data modeling, database schema design, and database administration.
Experience with web and content management systems (WCMS), including WCMS and Adobe Analytics.
Experience gathering, preprocessing, and normalizing data for visualization from large datasets.
Demonstrated capability in data analytics, data science, and data management.
Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and compliance for data dissemination products.
Experience working with federal government survey data and registration systems preferred.
Knowledge of federal IT compliance requirements including NIST, FISMA, and Section 508.
Certifications preferred: Tableau Desktop Specialist, Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, or equivalent.
Clearance: Sensitive / Moderate Risk Position – Tier 2 / Public Trust Level 5 or higher required. The investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check. HSPD-12/PIV card required.
Location: Primarily remote/offsite Occasional onsite work in Hyattsville, MD or Atlanta, GA may be required.
OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
- Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
- Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
- Training Benefits
Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc.
About OCT Consulting
OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.
At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.
