Tableau Developer

The Organization: Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc.

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra), provides unparalleled logistics and program management, cutting-edge software and IT system development, and innovative data science and analytics services to our Department of Defense clients as well as superior support to Government Contracting Facility Security Officers (FSO). 

As a disadvantaged, minority-owned, small business, we are committed to exceeding expectations and fostering excellence within our workforce. Sierra has a proud history of hiring veterans and encourages those who have served in the armed forces to apply.

Sierra is an honored recipient of the following awards:

• HIRE Vets Medallion Award
• VETS Indexes Employer Award

About the Role: 

The Tableau Developer, Journeyman performs various tasks associated with designing and developing data visualizations using Tableau Prep and Tableau Desktop, including providing visualization solutions to inform senior leader decision making and translating complex statistics so users and clients can easily understand analytic results. Collaborates with colleagues and leadership to provide a clear and intuitive approach to big data analytics through the development of informative and professional dashboards and apps. Performs transformation of vast data sets into digestible visuals, designs easy-to-understand graphic representations of data sets, and compiles data to create reports for all levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to produce visualizations to communicate findings using tables and charts. 

Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to provide a Tableau Dashboard work sample that does not include sensitive data. 

What Makes a Successful Candidate: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have:

• At least 5 years of experience in data visualization and analytics 
• At least 5 years of experience and demonstrated proficiency developing dashboards using Tableau products (ex: Tableau Prep, Tableau Desktop)
• At least 5 years of experience analyzing data to develop compelling and easy to understand visualizations
• At least 3 years of experience cleaning and preparing data for dashboard development:
  1. Identifying query requirements to support visualization end goals 
  2. Cleaning and transforming multiple data reports to accommodate analysis needs
  3. Modeling and loading resultant data reports
• Familiarization with visualization best practices and how to apply them to complex messaging
• Ability to communicate results efficiently and effectively to all levels of an organization
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Data Science, Math, Economics, Business Analytics or other related technical degree
• A secret security clearance

Nice to have:

• Master’s degree in data science, Math, Economics, Business Analytics or other related technical degree
• Tableau developer certification 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A working knowledge of Naval Aviation maintenance and supply processes and their data systems (i.e., NAMP, P-485, OOMA/DECKPLATE, AMSRR, RSUPPLY, AFAST, ACES, TFMMS, SHARP/MSHARP, PSILS, and ASM) 

What to expect in our process

1. Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume for the position 
2. Interview with the Hiring Manager (including providing a Tableau Dashboard work sample)
3. Reference checks and Degree Verification
4. Offer

We take care of our employees by providing the following benefits: 

• Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid opportunities (depending on the role)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Education reimbursement
• Voluntary insurance such as: short-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 100% company-paid life AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunity Statement

Building an inclusive, high-performing team that is diverse across lines of personal identity is integral to our success, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

This means we do not discriminate against any job applicant or employee because of their race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

E-Verify Statement

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.