Data Visualization Analyst (SME)

Sme Data Visualization Analyst

District Partners has been exclusively engaged to identify a SME Data Visualization Analyst for a federal contractor driving a multi-year digital transformation program in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This is a senior, hands-on role where you'll lead advanced analytics and visualization efforts that directly impact national trade and travel security. Important Requirement This role is hybrid with a mandatory 2-3 days per week onsite in Ashburn, VA. Candidates must be fully comfortable with this schedule; no exceptions. Clearance Requirement : Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain DHS suitability clearance. The Project This five-year modernization initiative is transforming how federal agencies leverage data at scale. You'll work with massive datasets tied to millions of daily transactions, applying cloud, analytics, and visualization tools to detect patterns, assess risks, and deliver mission-critical insights. With long-term program stability, this role blends technical challenge with meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

Engineer scalable pipelines in Python and Databricks to power analytics and AI / ML

Develop dashboards and reports in Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik that inform decision-making

Apply advanced SQL to extract, transform, and model complex datasets

Conduct exploratory analysis (pattern recognition, clustering, entity resolution) to surface risk signals

Mentor analysts and set visualization / engineering best practices

Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

MUST HAVE / What We're Looking For

BS or MS in Computer Science (preferred) or related field

10 -15+ years of analytics / visualization experience

Expert SQL and strong Python skills (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn a plus)

Hands-on experience with Databricks and AWS / cloud platforms

Proven experience leading or mentoring analytics teams

Terms

1-year contract with planned conversion to direct hire

Long-term work expected (multi-year program already underway)