Data Visualization Developer (JavaScript)
Acumen, LLC
Washington, District of Columbia
Job Description
Acumen carries out data analysis and builds visualizations that enable federal investigators at the Department of Justice (DOJ) to identify and pursue instances of healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse. Healthcare fraud amounts to tens of billions of dollars in losses each year, a significant proportion of federal healthcare spending, and we are at the forefront of efforts to curb this drain on government funds. The Visualization Developer will head our visualization efforts, which communicate the results of our analyses to federal investigators. Our high-quality visualizations mean the difference between getting lost in large-scale numerical analyses and efficiently identifying fraud. For example, our visualizations depict financial relationships between different providers (often revealing networks of fraud), flag providers with unusual activity compared to their peers, and highlight clusters of shared patients. Visualizations are based on analyses on billions of Medicare claim lines, and must be effective at communicating as well as visually attractive while remaining computationally efficient.
Responsibilities:
- Develop rich, interactive data visualizations to facilitate data navigation and uncover insights. The visualizations will include elements such as interactive search, sortable tables, graphs, charts, maps, and other dynamic features.
- Write robust front-end code with HTML, CSS and JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
- Update existing visualizations to improve layout, load time, and add features.
- Present design mockups and refine them as per feedback from stakeholders.
- Rapidly design, prototype, and iterate on creative concepts to meet the stakeholder’s requirements.
- Collaborate with data experts to create data schemas for the data that visualization application will read.
- Gather visualization requirements and specifications from the client.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics or related field with a quantitative emphasis, or at least 1-2 years of experience building enterprise-class web application
- Solid understanding of JavaScript principle and design patterns
- Deep expertise using HTML, CSS3, and D3.js
- Experience with Node.js, AJAX, and JQuery library
- Basic understanding of data analysis methods and how to interpret results
- Experience working with Git or other version control system
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Clear oral and written communication skills
Qualifications Desired:
- Industry experience strongly preferred
- Experience with data visualization/charting tools (e.g., HighCharts)
- Deep expertise designing and developing rich, interactive data visualizations
- Strong understanding of web standards, cross-browser compatibility, and CSS-based design
- Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
- Project lead or management skills with coordination experience is a plus
The salary range for this position is $100,000 -$120,000; consideration for higher compensation may be made for candidates with advanced qualifications.
Location:
This position is available in our Washington, D.C. office. The option to work remote will be considered for exceptionally qualified and experienced candidates.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and coding sample to be considered for this position.
