What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tableau Developer (Contractor) position at Propeller?
Job Title: Senior Tableau Developer (Contractor)
Location: Portland Metro Area, OR
Workplace Type: Hybrid 4 days a week in-office
Duration: November 2025 - May 2026
Time Commitment: 40-50 hours/week
Who We Are
Propeller is a people-focused management consulting firm that helps individuals, teams, and organizations thrive in change. Organizations hire us to solve problems, inspire transformation, and drive change. We work with clients to align teams and priorities, clear hurdles, and deliver customized solutions. And in doing so, Propeller helps spark, regain, and accelerate the most impactful and energizing force we know: momentum.
Our clients are generally large and mid-size organizations in the retail, tech, energy and utilities, and public sector industries. These organizations are where we drive the most impact, but we serve all different types of clients. Propeller engages independent professionals who share our passion for helping clients solve complex challenges and drive meaningful change.
What You’ll Do
As a 1099 contracted Senior Tableau Developer, you'll provide Tableau development services in coordination with Propeller’s consulting teams and client stakeholders to achieve project outcomes directly with Propeller and its clients to deliver specialized Tableau development services on a project basis. You will operate as an independent professional, collaborating with Propeller’s consulting team and client stakeholders to visualize and analyze data that supports client objectives.
Drive Business Impact Through Strategic Data & Technology Solutions
What You’ll Bring to the Team
Contractor Requirements: Contractors are expected to maintain appropriate business licenses and insurance in alignment with client and project requirements.
Location: This engagement is expected to include on-site collaboration with the client, typically 4 days per week, subject to client requirements. Schedule and scope of work will be defined in the statement of work. In some cases, contractors work full-time at their client sites. Exact schedules vary by client engagement. Applicants should currently live in the area where the job is posted.
Selection Process: Propeller’s contractor selection process may include up to two conversations to assess alignment with the project scope and client needs.
Propeller is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to attracting, developing, and advancing the most talented individuals regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. You can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
Also, Propeller is committed to meeting our applicant’s accessibility needs throughout the hiring process. If you need any accommodation during the process, such as accessibility accommodations to assist with email, phone, or video communications, or other accommodation matters, please do not hesitate to email hiring@propeller.com.
Propeller is committed to maintaining and safeguarding the privacy of the information you share with us. Read our privacy policy here.
Location: Portland Metro Area, OR
Workplace Type: Hybrid 4 days a week in-office
Duration: November 2025 - May 2026
Time Commitment: 40-50 hours/week
Who We Are
Propeller is a people-focused management consulting firm that helps individuals, teams, and organizations thrive in change. Organizations hire us to solve problems, inspire transformation, and drive change. We work with clients to align teams and priorities, clear hurdles, and deliver customized solutions. And in doing so, Propeller helps spark, regain, and accelerate the most impactful and energizing force we know: momentum.
Our clients are generally large and mid-size organizations in the retail, tech, energy and utilities, and public sector industries. These organizations are where we drive the most impact, but we serve all different types of clients. Propeller engages independent professionals who share our passion for helping clients solve complex challenges and drive meaningful change.
What You’ll Do
As a 1099 contracted Senior Tableau Developer, you'll provide Tableau development services in coordination with Propeller’s consulting teams and client stakeholders to achieve project outcomes directly with Propeller and its clients to deliver specialized Tableau development services on a project basis. You will operate as an independent professional, collaborating with Propeller’s consulting team and client stakeholders to visualize and analyze data that supports client objectives.
Drive Business Impact Through Strategic Data & Technology Solutions
- Work with end-users and technical product teams to develop solution prototypes, while integrating user feedback and participating in collaborative work sessions or workshops
- Develop visualizations using Tableau that are visually appealing to technical and non-technical audiences and help drive clear insights into decision-making and management processes
- Translate complex data into clear narratives and actionable business recommendations, tailored to diverse audiences
- Advise on data governance, quality, and best practices to ensure reliable, high-impact analytics
- Partner with Data Engineering teams to troubleshoot and remediate large datasets and create the foundations necessary for value-added and accurate dashboards
- Collaborate with Program and Product teams on the management and implementation of product roadmaps through the identification and communication of risks, key decisions, and progress
What You’ll Bring to the Team
- 5 years of experience in Tableau Development (must have a Tableau Portfolio)
- Experience in data visualization techniques and standard methodologies
- Proficient in relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL, JavaScript) and data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Power BI)
- Strong presentation, communication, and facilitation skills
- Experience with waterfall and/or agile project management techniques in complex technology environments
- Ability to work on cross-functional teams, identify requirements, communicate timely updates, and provide project management support
- Contractors are expected to maintain appropriate business licenses and insurance in alignment with client and project requirements
Contractor Requirements: Contractors are expected to maintain appropriate business licenses and insurance in alignment with client and project requirements.
Location: This engagement is expected to include on-site collaboration with the client, typically 4 days per week, subject to client requirements. Schedule and scope of work will be defined in the statement of work. In some cases, contractors work full-time at their client sites. Exact schedules vary by client engagement. Applicants should currently live in the area where the job is posted.
Selection Process: Propeller’s contractor selection process may include up to two conversations to assess alignment with the project scope and client needs.
Propeller is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to attracting, developing, and advancing the most talented individuals regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. You can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
Also, Propeller is committed to meeting our applicant’s accessibility needs throughout the hiring process. If you need any accommodation during the process, such as accessibility accommodations to assist with email, phone, or video communications, or other accommodation matters, please do not hesitate to email hiring@propeller.com.
Propeller is committed to maintaining and safeguarding the privacy of the information you share with us. Read our privacy policy here.
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