Visual Analytics Developer (Remote)

LOCATION: Remote - This is a home based, virtual position that operates Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm EST. Vaya Health welcomes applications from NC, SC, GA, TN, VA, MD, and FL residents.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The Visual Analytics Developer works independently, and collaboratively, to elicit requirements from non-technical business owners. They then design, architect, and implement complex dashboards and compelling data visualizations that help communicate output to non-technical audiences.

The ideal candidate is experienced in working with business stakeholders to understand their analytical needs and leverages knowledge of data visualization best practices and technologies to execute responsibilities. They proactively identify needs or issues, develop strategies, and propose/implement technical and process solutions. The Visual Analytics Developer leads large, complex, or specialized projects and is the subject matter expert for the most complex dashboard and report solutions.

The Visual Analytics Developer interprets internal or external business issues and recommends visual analytics techniques and modern BI and data science tools to transform and analyze data into actionable insights. They adapt precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches.

Note: This position requires access to, and use of confidential healthcare information or protected health information (PHI) as described in laws addressing patient confidentiality, including, but not limited to, the federal HIPAA law, the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Patient Records law, 42 CFR Part 2, and various state laws. As such, the individual filling this position shall be required to be trained regarding such laws and shall be required to observe those laws in his/her capacity as an employee of Vaya Health. The individual filling this position shall also sign a confidentiality statement as an employee of Vaya Health.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Business Intelligence (BI) Development: This position is responsible for designing and implementing complex visual analytics solutions to enable the interactive analysis of data to support strategic initiatives and ongoing business requirements. Solutions include, but are not limited to, dashboards, scorecards, desktop, and mobile visual solutions. This position is expected to independently champion business intelligence principles with business owners, business analysts and DBA's. Must be able to collaborate with business partners to transform non-technical requirements into insightful and impactful visual analytics tools. Must possess the ability to convert complex business needs into rich visual solutions while maintaining a simple and intuitive user experience.
• BI Planning, Design, and Implementation: This position will perform requirements analysis, design, and implementation of complex visual analytics tools. As the Visual Analytics Developer, this position will work with the Business Analyst to further define business requirements and provide visual prototypes for end user sign off prior to development.
• BI Solution Administration and Documentation: This position shall demonstrate day-to-day adherence with change control procedures and practices and write basic technical documentation for all created BI products. This position will monitor the health and performance of supported systems and communicate potential service problems by identifying patterns occurring across separate BI solutions.
• Professional Development: This position is responsible for learning and improving upon the skills necessary to stay competitive in the field and coincide with the advances in technology. This position will participate in conferences, seminars, certification programs, etc. as applicable to ensure continued skill development and technical competency.
• Development and Execution of Industry Security Standards: This position is responsible for the development and execution of industry security standards as they relate to BI development and as supported by adopted policy. This position shall follow industry standards and best practices to ensure the security of information, communications, data, etc. when developing BI solutions.

KNOWLEDGE OF JOB

• Must have extensive development, architecture, and configuration skills in Tableau and/or Power BI.
• Must have extensive knowledge of VizQL and/or DAX
• Must have specific experience in gathering business and technical requirements for the purpose of building interactive and visual dashboards.
• Must have proven experience in developing complex Visual Analytics solutions (dashboards, scorecards, stories)
• Tableau and/or Power BI certifications preferred.
• Must have a high level of knowledge of Tableau Desktop/Server and/or Power BI Desktop/Server.
• Must have extensive knowledge in Tableau and/or Power BI desktop functionality versus Web Edit functionality.
• Must possess ability to develop prototype dashboards and data visualizations in real-time development sessions with business partners.
• Must possess excellent communication skills with regards to Tableau and/or Power BI graph types, their purposes, and best practices for utilization.
• A proven ability to analyze end user needs, make proactive recommendations to improve existing processes and identify where conversion of reports to dashboards would create opportunities for automation and self-service analytics.
• Must have a high level of computer literacy with desktop and cloud-based productivity software such as Office365, Microsoft Office desktop applications, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Skype.
• Experience working within an agile development process is preferred.
• Proven ability to understand business processes and interact directly with internal customers and peers to provide sound business solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to articulate ideas clearly.
• Proven problem solver, with ability to debug complex processes.
• Desire for constant improvement
• Must be able to work independently and as a strong team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment running multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must possess the integrity and decision-making skills necessary to work with and protect confidential personal health information.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or GED is required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related business field is preferred. Must have 5-7 years of progressive experience working through the systems development life cycle and delivering business intelligence products to customers (internal or external).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparation and analysis of documents; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading.
• Physical activity in this position includes crouching, reaching, walking, talking, hearing and repetitive motion of hands, wrists and fingers.
• Sedentary work with lifting requirements up to 10 pounds, sitting for extended periods of time.
• Mental concentration is required in all aspects of work.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: The person in this position must live in NC, SC, GA, TN, VA, MD, or FL.

SALARY: Depending on qualifications & experience of candidate. This position is exempt and is not eligible for overtime compensation.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open until filled.

APPLY: Vaya Health accepts online applications in our Career Center, please visit https://www.vayahealth.com/about/careers/.

Vaya Health is an equal opportunity employer.