The Data Applications & Visualization Developer is responsible for delivering data-driven solutions to meet data, analytic and reporting needs associated with organization and program specific projects and initiatives. They develop dashboards and reports for agency-wide initiatives and assist data management analysts in completing dashboards.

KEY FUNCTIONS & EXPECTED PERFORMANCES:    

1. Participate as a key stakeholder in the implementation and deployment of the Rising Ground Data Collection Plan
2. Deliver data-driven solutions to support the advancement of Rising Ground’s Strategic Plan and meet organization needs related to data collection, data management, analysis and reporting through:
1. Modernizing, improving, and advancing existing processes and systems by identifying process improvement opportunities and facilitating key decisions regarding data standards
2. Collaboration with project stakeholders to identify needs, goals and methodologies
3. Analyzing and dissecting user requirements to build front-end BI applications to specifications and needs
4. Designing systematic and procedural road maps for BI solutions
5. Engineering innovative and user-friendly databases, ETL protocols, applications, and tools for data collection and ETL automation (Tableau Prep, SQL, Power Query)
6. Designing and developing interactive dashboards at organization and program levels
7. Leading the deployment and management efforts of the Tableau Cloud platform
8. Providing mentorship and Tableau training to team members
3. Monitor data sources and perform routine maintenance by:
1. Executing routine performance-tuning to achieve optimal performance
2. Analyzing and resolving cross-functional data issues
3. Troubleshooting reported issues, determining root causes and implementing counter measures
4. Overseeing and validating integration of source data into the Tableau environment
4. Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Data Management

KNOWLEDGE, TECHNICAL SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Ability to leverage advanced Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep functionality, including but not limited to, data blending, joins, parameters, dashboard actions, tooltip modifications, API, LOD calculations, formatting for mobile functionalities.
2. Advanced knowledge of industry standards and practices in descriptive & predictive analytics and business intelligence reporting concepts
3. Advanced knowledge and experience with data modeling, database design, data architecture and data analysis
4. Proficiency in MS Excel, including but not limited to, complex formulas, Power Pivot, data validation, Power Query, M language, application and form development & design using VBA
5. Experience working with executive management, employing the ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years experience in Data Science related field
2. Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years experience in Social Service-related field
3. Tableau Professional Certification or 4+ years proven experience using Tableau’s advanced features

1+ years experience as a Tableau Cloud or Tableau Server Administrator (preferred