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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for data visualization consultant in Virginia is $44.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.05 and $59.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Data Visualization Consultant helps organizations transform complex data into clear, insightful, and visually appealing representations. They use tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Python libraries to create dashboards and reports that aid decision-making. Their role often involves understanding business needs, cleaning and structuring data, and selecting the best visualization techniques. By making data more accessible, they help stakeholders identify trends, patterns, and opportunities efficiently.

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To thrive as a Data Visualization Consultant, proficiency in data analysis, statistics, and visual storytelling is essential, often supported by a background in data science, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, D3.js, and certifications such as Tableau Desktop Specialist or Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst are commonly required. Strong communication, client management, and problem-solving abilities help consultants translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences. Mastery of these skills ensures effective interpretation and presentation of data, driving better business decisions and client satisfaction.

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As a Data Visualization Consultant, your daily work often includes collaborating with data analysts, business stakeholders, and IT teams to gather requirements, design impactful dashboards, and deliver insights. You may split your time between hands-on development of visualization solutions, client meetings to interpret needs, and workshops to guide users in understanding and utilizing dashboard features. The role is both technical and consultative, requiring you to tailor visualizations to different organizational goals while ensuring accuracy and clarity. Team structures can vary, but most consultants find themselves working in cross-functional environments that encourage creative problem solving and continual professional growth.

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Infographic showing various Data Visualization Consultant job openings in Virginia as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,580 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Data Analyst / Visualization Consultant

Arlington, VA • On-site

Guidehouse
Business Management Consulting • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

Guidehouse rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

As a Data Analyst / Visualization Consultant, you will help transform complex operational and infrastructure data into meaningful insights that inform programs, policies, and performance decisions. You will work on high-visibility initiatives, using modern analytics, visualization, and automation tools to improve how data is collected, analyzed, communicated, and acted upon. This role offers the opportunity to build practical solutions that make information easier to understand, streamline manual processes, and deliver measurable value for stakeholders.

  • Collect, clean, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources.

  • Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using tools such as Power BI and Tableau.

  • Design and develop workflow applications and automated processes using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate.

  • Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes through automation.

  • Translate business needs into analytical, reporting, and workflow requirements.

  • Test, troubleshoot, document, and maintain dashboards, applications, and automated workflows.

  • Identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and data-quality issues.

  • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams.

What You Will Need:

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred

  • Bachelor's degree

  • One (1) or more years of experience in data analysis, reporting, business intelligence, data visualization, automation, or application development.

  • Experience developing dashboards or visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.

  • Experience developing workflow applications and automations using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a client-facing consulting environment.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience with SQL, Excel, Power Query, or other data preparation tools.

  • Working knowledge of data preparation, validation, analysis, visualization, and workflow design.

  • Ability to translate business requirements into dashboards, applications, or automated workflows.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Experience developing interactive dashboards and performance reports.

  • Familiarity with financial, operational, infrastructure, or performance data.

  • Experience supporting public-sector organizations.

  • Familiarity with data-quality checks and repeatable reporting processes.

  • Experience working in an Agile or iterative delivery environment.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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