Visualization Lead - Clearance Required Job Arlington area,Virginia USA,IT/Tech

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles:
People, our center of gravity;
Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description:

Cydecor is seeking a Visualization Lead to oversee the design, development, and governance of business intelligence (BI) dashboards and reporting solutions supporting Science & Technology (S&T) and defense mission analysis. This role focuses on transforming complex analytical data into clear, intuitive, and actionable visual products that support senior-level decision-making, with particular emphasis on impact analysis of S&T investments on military capabilities.

Responsibilities include:

Lead the design, development, and governance of BI dashboards and reporting solutions
Establish and enforce visualization standards and best practices across analytical products
Design dashboards that clearly communicate insights while minimizing cognitive load for users
Apply advanced data visualization principles and storytelling techniques to support strategic decision-making
Leverage pre-attentive attributes such as color, size, shape, and position to guide user attention and improve comprehension
Ensure dashboards are intuitive, user-centric, and aligned with UX best practices
Support impact analysis of S&T investments on military capabilities for DoW or Federal organizations
Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and stakeholders to translate analytical results into compelling visual narratives
Review and refine visualization products to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency
Document visualization standards, design decisions, and governance processes

Here’s what you need:

Four (4) years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and governing BI dashboards and reports
Deep understanding of data visualization principles established by industry leaders, including:
- Edward Tufte (data-ink ratio, minimizing chartjunk)
- Stephen Few (selecting appropriate chart types)
- Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic (storytelling with data)
Experience applying pre-attentive attributes to convey insights quickly and effectively
Strong understanding of User Experience (UX) principles to ensure dashboards are intuitive, navigable, and decision-focused
Two (2) years of development experience supporting impact analysis of S&T investments on military capabilities in or for a Department of the Workforce (DoW) organization

Bonus Points If You Have:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a quantitative field or a discipline with strong quantitative coursework
Experience supporting Federal or defense-focused analytics programs
Experience briefing visualization products to senior government or military leadership

Security Clearance:

Active Secret Clearance

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a quantitative field or a discipline with strong quantitative coursework; five (5) years of experience providing IT services to DoW may be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree.

Work Schedule:

Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits:

The projected compensation range for this position is $104,000-$157,000. There are numerous factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the role, work location, education/certifications, and a contract's Labor Categories.

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