Data Visualization Specialist

Position Title: Data Visualization Specialist
Requisition ID: 1743
Position Location: Fairfax, VA
Position Reports To: Associate Manager, Data Science
Supervises Others: No


Trident has built a reputation as a trusted provider of aerospace and defense electronics & processing systems including digital RF & Optical command and control solutions and atmospheric & airborne sensors. Our three operating units: Space Electronic Systems (SES), Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) and Optical Precision Systems (OPS), develop within the agile framework which enables us to produce proven, purpose-built systems that solve our customers' mission critical challenges across space, air, land, and sea.

Trident's Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) specializes in products and services which improve the safety and survivability of our armed forces. We develop solutions for a wide range of demanding missions and environments, including tactical communications systems for multi-national interoperability, autonomous predictive maintenance and logistics solutions, and scalable, responsive, all-domain surveillance systems. Trident's integrated systems support the protection of the National Capital Region and various military installations both domestic and abroad. We can deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet our customers' evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies.

Position Summary

The Data Visualization Specialist (internal level II) will be part of the Predictive Maintenance and Logistics Team supporting Department of Defense (DoD) customers on projects that leverage advanced technologies including machine learning, artificial intelligence (ML/AI), and cloud infrastructure. The Data Visualization Specialist II will support the design and delivery of advanced data visualization solutions using Qlik and other dashboard frameworks, ensuring that dashboards and reports provide meaningful, actionable insights to decision-makers. The employee will support dashboard development, data modeling, and visualization strategy, while advising program leadership on best practices. The role includes close collaboration with data scientists and analysts, integration of visualizations with cloud and big data platforms, and engagement with customers to refine requirements. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop Qlik dashboards, reports, and visualizations based on program requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of data represented in visualizations.
• Support data modeling and ETL processes that feed into Qlik products.
• Optimize dashboard applications for usability and performance.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users.
• Document dashboards, workflows, and visualization standards.
• Stay updated on dashboard best practices and apply them to ongoing projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience (or 6 total years in lieu of a degree).
• Basic understanding of SQL and ETL workflows.
• Experience creating dashboards and visualizations for business or technical use.
• Familiarity with scripting in Qlik, React, or other commonly used dashboarding language.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in QlikView and/or Qlik Sense.
• Qlik certification.
• Prior experience in a government or DoD environment.
• Experience with big data technologies and cloud platforms.
• Understanding of UX/UI design principles.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life with AD&D
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
• Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including automatic company contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, pregnancy, and military)
• Potential annual bonus

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.


Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

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