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Herndon, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

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How much do salaried data visualization engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for salaried data visualization engineer in the United States is $129,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Salaried Data Visualization Engineer vs Data Analyst?

AspectSalaried Data Visualization EngineerData Analyst
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in CS, Data Science, or related fields; proficiency in visualization toolsBachelor's in Statistics, Data Science, or related; strong analytical skills
Work EnvironmentTech teams, data departments, focus on creating visual toolsBusiness units, reporting teams, focus on data interpretation
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, finance, marketing, where data visualization is coreVarious industries including healthcare, retail, finance, often in reporting roles

While both roles involve working with data, a Salaried Data Visualization Engineer primarily focuses on designing and developing visual tools and dashboards to communicate data insights. In contrast, a Data Analyst interprets data, performs analysis, and provides reports. The visualization engineer emphasizes technical skills in visualization tools, whereas the analyst emphasizes analytical and interpretative skills.

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Infographic showing various Salaried Data Visualization Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 33% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 52% Contract, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 27% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 67% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,716 per year, or $62.4 per hour.
Data Visualization Specialist

Data Visualization Specialist

Peraton

Herndon, VA

$104K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Data Visualization Specialist to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and delivery of enterprise data visualization solutions (dashboards, analytic apps, executive reports) using Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent BI platforms.
  • Architect scalable, highperformance visualization frameworks with governed semantic models, rolebased security, and optimized refresh/processing strategies.
  • Oversee data preparation, modeling, and validation (ETL/ELT, semantic layers, measures/calculations) to ensure data integrity, lineage, and consistency across reporting assets.
  • Implement interaction design patterns: parameterization, drillthroughs, bookmarks, paginated reports, and responsive visual layouts for varied user audiences.
  • Establish QA and release management processes for visualization artifacts: testing, performance tuning, refresh orchestration, and defect remediation.
  • Translate strategic objectives into standardized KPIs, governed report templates, and reusable visualization components in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
  • Document architecture, calculation logic, governance controls, and lifecycle processes to support audit readiness and maintainability.
  • Integrate visualizations with analytics pipelines and data governance practices to ensure traceability and compliance.
  • Mentor junior visualization engineers, codify visualization standards, and introduce advanced analytics/visual techniques and automation opportunities.

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Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.

  • Candidate must meet ONE of the following:

    • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; OR
    • Relevant DoD/military training (examples: M0923W1; A1025888; A1025599 (SNOOP); C1501401; W1504575; S2501095; A5310022; A5310009; A5310045; A1130381; A1130342; A1210594 (P/L); A1040084; A1504219 (P/L); A1509020 (P/L); C5310038); OR
    • Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSPO, GFACT).
  • Required experience and skills:

    • Data visualization, BI engineering, or analytics platform experience with at least 3 years leading enterprise visualization initiatives.
    • Expert proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or other enterprise BI platforms, including semantic modeling, DAX/MDX (for Power BI), or equivalent expression languages.
    • Strong data modeling and ETL/ELT skills, familiarity with data warehouses/lakes, and experience ensuring lineage and auditability for analytic outputs.
    • Demonstrated ability to tune performance for large datasets, manage refresh cadence, and implement scalable reporting architectures.
    • Excellent documentation skills for architectures, calculation logic, governance procedures, and audit evidence.
    • Ability to engage senior stakeholders to define KPIs, reporting requirements, and governed delivery roadmaps.
  • Desired:

    • Prior DoD/ARNG or largeenterprise visualization program experience.
    • Experience integrating visualizations with advanced analytics (ML outputs), automated report generation, and selfservice analytics enablement.
    • Familiarity with RMF/evidence needs, data governance integration, and secure handling of classified/unclassified reporting environments.

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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About Peraton

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017