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Job title: Qlik Sense Developer

Location: Bethesda, MD

Clearance: Public Trust

Sponsorship: No sponsorship assistance is available for this position.

Hybrid: Minimum of 3 Days Onsite (May increase as Client needs may increase)

Job Overview

LCG is seeking a Qlik Sense Developer to support our client at NIH in the development, modernization, and maintenance of enterprise data analytics and reporting solutions. The role supports NIMH’s mission of advancing mental health research by enabling data-driven decision-making through scalable analytics platforms.

The Qlik Sense Developer will design, develop, convert, and maintain data visualization dashboards and analytical reporting solutions using Qlik Sense, including the migration of existing QlikView dashboards to the Qlik Sense platform. This position requires strong experience with business intelligence tools, data integration, dashboard development, and analytics platforms in a structured Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) environment.

The developer will collaborate with federal project managers, business stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure that analytics solutions support research operations, administrative processes, and program reporting while adhering to federal standards for accessibility, quality assurance, and system performance.

Key Responsibilities

Qlik Sense Development and Dashboard Design

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using Qlik Sense.
• Convert legacy QlikView dashboards to Qlik Sense, ensuring functional parity and improved usability.
• Develop data visualizations including charts, graphs, tables, and dashboards supporting key operational and research reporting needs.
• Implement dashboard tabs and reporting views that support multiple data domains and user roles.
• Ensure dashboards support reporting requirements such as:
• PI progress reports
• Resource memos
• Staff and trainee tracking
• Laboratory resource matrices
• PI resource reporting
• Utilization reporting dashboards

Data Integration and Data Modeling

• Develop and maintain data connections to enterprise data sources, including:
• AiR
• nVision
• nSight HR
• nSight Finance
• NED
• SharePoint
• Other enterprise systems and databases
• Build and optimize data models, ETL processes, and data transformation scripts within Qlik Sense.
• Ensure accurate and reliable data connectivity across dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Validate data consistency across development, testing, and production environments.

SDLC and Development Support

• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Develop technical documentation including system design documentation, test plans, and release documentation.
• Support iterative development in a Hybrid Agile environment.
• Participate in design reviews, user demonstrations, and feedback sessions with business stakeholders.

Testing, Quality Assurance, and Compliance

• Support testing activities including unit testing, system testing, performance testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Validate dashboard functionality, performance, and data accuracy.
• Ensure solutions comply with Section 508 accessibility requirements and address any identified accessibility issues.
• Document and resolve defects, bugs, and data inconsistencies using approved tools such as JIRA, ALM, or ServiceNow.

Deployment and Release Support

• Assist with deployment and release management activities for analytics applications.
• Support migration of dashboards between development, testing, and production environments.
• Document release notes and communicate system updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with infrastructure and development teams to ensure stable deployment.

Operations and Maintenance

• Maintain and enhance Qlik Sense dashboards in Operations and Maintenance (O&M) mode following migration from QlikView.
• Troubleshoot dashboard issues, performance problems, and data inconsistencies.
• Implement minor enhancements and defect fixes based on evolving business requirements.
• Provide technical support for analytics applications and reporting solutions.

Collaboration and Reporting

• Work with project managers, data analysts, and stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Participate in project meetings, release readiness discussions, and technical briefings.
• Provide technical input to support decision-making, system improvements, and analytics modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience developing business intelligence and analytics solutions.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Qlik Sense dashboard development.
• Experience migrating QlikView dashboards to Qlik Sense.
• Strong experience with:
• Qlik Sense data modeling and scripting
• Data transformation and ETL processes
• Data visualization best practices
• Experience integrating data from multiple enterprise systems and databases.
• Experience supporting dashboard testing, validation, and deployment.
• Experience working within a Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) environment.
• Experience using defect tracking and project tools such as JIRA, ServiceNow, or ALM.
• Ability to troubleshoot data quality issues and optimize dashboard performance.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including business users, developers, and project managers.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting federal government or healthcare research environments.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments.
• Experience working with Oracle or other relational databases.
• Familiarity with enterprise analytics environments and data governance practices.
• Experience supporting Section 508 accessibility compliance for dashboards.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Certifications

Preferred Certifications

• Qlik Sense Business Analyst Certification
• Qlik Sense Data Architect Certification
• Qlik Sense Data Analyst Certification

Additional Preferred Certifications

• Agile or Scrum certification
• Data analytics or business intelligence related certifications

Compensation and Benefits  

The projected compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $130,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.  Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.  

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.  

Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.  

If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com.  

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