Senior Specialist, Data Analysis and Visualization

By joining the National Student Clearinghouse, you can be sure that the work you do now will help shape the future of education and the workforce in the U.S. As the trusted source for higher education data since 1993, the Clearinghouse is the leading provider of transcript and data exchange services, automated enrollment and degree verifications, learner insights and research, and compliance solutions for schools, businesses, and learners nationwide. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Clearinghouse works with nearly 3,600 postsecondary institutions to meet their compliance needs and with thousands of high schools and districts to provide continuing collegiate enrollment, progression, and completion statistics about their alumni. In addition, the Research Center publications inform policymakers and business leaders about student educational pathways. Using our unique combination of data, analytics, and software to drive our mission, security and privacy is paramount. Join us as we continue to invest in our talent and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data on behalf of all learners.

The Senior Specialist, Data Analysis and Visualization plays a critical role in advancing the Clearinghouse's ability to unlock and deliver value from data. This role is responsible for leading data analysis and visualization efforts, developing dashboards and insights that support internal decision making, product innovation, and customer-facing solutions.

The incumbent brings a strong understanding of Clearinghouse data assets and diverse data domains, applying analytical and visualization techniques to translate data into actionable insights. This role partners with teams across the Clearinghouse to identify opportunities, develop prototypes, and mature data-driven capabilities.

This position contributes to the full lifecycle of data initiatives, from exploratory analysis and dashboard development to supporting data science efforts and advancing prototypes through their lifecycles. The incumbent uses creative and innovative approaches to analysis, design, documentation, and tool selection.

Currently, this is a remote-first position, and this position may be required to periodically work on-site at our office and the frequency would depend on the department/division's requirements. Therefore, candidates must either reside within a reasonable distance to commute to our office or be willing to travel to our office in Herndon, when required.

• Demonstrate the Clearinghouse's core competencies: Customer Focus, Optimizes Work Processes, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, and Be Open and Authentic.
• Develop, maintain, and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the Clearinghouse, its environment, including its mission, services, and key stakeholders and how each organizational unit contributes to that mission.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Clearinghouse data assets, data structures, and business context across multiple domains.
• Serve as a lead for data visualization and dashboard development, creating intuitive and impactful visual products for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct exploratory and diagnostic data analysis to identify insights, trends, and opportunities for new or enhanced data capabilities.
• Partner with Product, Research, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into analytical approaches, dashboards, and data products.
• Support data science and advanced analytics initiatives by preparing data, performing analysis, and contributing to model interpretation and communication.
• Contribute to the prototype developing process, iterating on analytical solutions, and helping transition successful concepts into scalable capabilities.
• Investigate and integrate Clearinghouse, public, and emerging data sources to expand analytical use cases and insights.
• Present findings and visualizations to stakeholders to inform decisions, drive innovation, and support product and organizational objectives.
• Define and promote best practices in data analysis and visualization, including standards for dashboard design, data storytelling, and stakeholder engagement.
• Prioritize the protection of sensitive data by ensuring compliance with security and data governance policies and upholding privacy standards.
• Connect analytical work to organizational priorities, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and measurable outcomes.
• Develop and foster a partnership relationship with a diverse group of stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Deal effectively with conflict, reaching agreement without damaging relationships and finding win-win solutions.
• Seek opportunities for efficiency, scalability, and continuous improvement in analytics and visualization processes.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and openness to new tools, methods, and perspectives.
• Demonstrate creativity, ideation, and innovative thinking and leverages relationships to cultivate at innovative mindset in others.
• Demonstrate and instill our cultural values and transparent communication philosophies.
• Demonstrate openness to new perspectives and ideas.
• Build trust with internal and external stakeholders by demonstrating consistency between words and actions.

Position may be required to perform other duties as required. These essential functions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Bachelors degree in statistics, data analysis, business, information technology, or any other general related field. A combination of education and experience including military service will also be considered.
• 5 years of progressive experience in data analysis, reporting, and/or analytics.
• Experience:
  
  
  
  • Analyzing data to generate insights and support decision making.
  • Designing and developing dashboards and data visualizations.
  • Working with complex datasets across multiple domains.
  • Supporting or collaborating on advanced analytics or data science initiatives.
  • Translating business needs into analytical solutions and outputs.
  
  
  
  
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and other collaboration tools.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Python/R, SQL, etc.).
• Ability to design clear, effective dashboards and communicate insights through data storytelling.
• Ability to work across data domains and quickly develop context in new subject areas.
• Experience supporting prototyping, iterative development, or data product development processes.
• Ability to define and document business requirements and analytical approaches.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex data into understandable insights for various audiences.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrates the Clearinghouse's core competencies: customer focus, optimizes work processes, communicates effectively, collaborates, and is open and authentic.
• Must live within a commutable distance to Herndon, VA or in one of the Clearinghouse's approved States for hiring purposes. Refer to our HR Policies Page, located on our Careers site at https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/careers/human-resource-policies/, for more details.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We do not intend to sponsor external applicants for work visas and may consider sponsorship only if no qualified candidates can be found who are authorized to work without sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., data science, analytics, economics, statistics, or related discipline)
• Familiarity with data science concepts and methods (e.g., predictive modeling, machine learning)
• Familiarity with Learner, Education, and/or Workforce Data
• Experience working in environments that blend research, product development, and analytics
• Experience with any of the following:
  
  
  
  • Git
  • Python
  • R/R Studio
  • Data Lake/Lakehouse Architectures
  • AWS S3
  • AWS Athena
  
  
  
  

• Use of a computer for 8 or more hours a day.
• Use of a telephone and/or copy machine.
• Frequently required to sit for 7 or more hours per day.
• Occasionally required to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, and reach.
• Vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must have oral communication and hearing abilities.
• Must be able to communicate, learn, read, and concentrate.
• Must have the ability to deliver presentations virtually and in person.
• May be required to travel occasionally.

The National Student Clearinghouse provides a robust benefit program designed to help meet the needs of each employee and their family, both now and in the future. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life and disability insurance benefits, for employees and their qualified dependents. Health care, dependent care, and limited purpose flexible spending accounts, as well as a health savings account with annual employer contributions of $300 for employees and $600 for employees who are enrolled with their spouse and/or dependents, voluntary supplemental health plans for Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage, and infertility coverage are options available for employees to set aside pre-taxed dollars for certain qualifying expenses. We offer a very generous 401k matching contribution program with the opportunity to defer pre-tax and Roth contributions, as well as catch-up contributions for those who are eligible! We are proud to offer a competitive paid leave program consisting of vacation, sick, and personal time, as well as paid holidays, up to 3 weeks of paid parental leave during a 12-month period , and up to 5 days of paid military leave per calendar year . Vacation time will accrue based on length of service, and new full-time hires can accrue up to 13 days of vacation and up to 10 days of sick time per year. On an annual basis, new employees may use up to 32 hours of accrued sick time as personal time. Additionally, the Clearinghouse observes at least 15 paid holidays per year, including company year-end close between Christmas and New Years Holidays.

Another perk is that employees have the option to get reimbursed for basic wholesale company and roadside assistance memberships (e.g., Costco and AAA) and to request a buy back on portions of unused accrued vacation based on tenure and certain other qualifications. Employees can further their education and professional development by using our Employee Education Assistance Program, which establishes reimbursement for qualified education expenses upon successful completion of the program, and leveraging the enterprise-wide LinkedIn Learning subscription. There are additional employee benefits too, including but not limited to, mental health with up to eight free therapy sessions for employees and their family members and well-being reward benefits. With the Clearinghouse being an eligible 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization, employees are eligible for service credit towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). To find out more, please request a copy of our Benefits at a Glance!

Additionally, we reasonably believe that the salary range for this position is between $98,880 and $125,000.

The pay range listed above represents a good faith estimate and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The National Student Clearinghouse considers multiple factors when determining base pay for offers, including but not limited to the responsibilities and scope of the role, as well as a candidate's experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Internal Candidates: If you feel you meet the qualifications for the role, we strongly encourage you to apply and focus on preparing for the application process. Finalist internal candidates will receive a compensation review prior to any offer being made. In accordance with the Clearinghouse's compensation and promotion guidelines, internal compensation practices will be applied first, which may result in pay that differs from the posted salary range.

This job announcement was posted to the National Student Clearinghouse's Careers site at www.studentclearinghouse.org/careers on 9/11/2026 and the online application period will be open for at least 3 days from this posting date. A completed online application is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: The National Student Clearinghouse is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status (or known to have a spousal, family, business, social or other relationship or association with a protected veteran), sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, natural hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Pay Transparency Notice: The National Student Clearinghouse is a federal contractor that abides by all applicable equal opportunity laws and regulations. Under these laws, companies doing business with the federal government must provide applicants and employees with certain policies, including the following information. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)