Data Visualization & Analytics Specialist

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future.

We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

Credence has an immediate need for a Data Visualization & Analytics Specialist at Scott AFB, IL. 

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Visualization & Analytics Specialist to support Air Combat Command (HQ ACC) Directorate of Cyberspace Operations and Warfighting Communications (A6) Zero Trust (ZT) Functional Management Office (FMO). 

Support data-driven decision-making through the development of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics and the creation of compelling visualizations and dashboards. Provide decision support to senior executives to gauge and assess progress, performance, effectiveness, and efficiency of enterprise Zero Trust implementation. This role requires a strong foundation in business or IT, understanding of Key Performance Indicators, hands-on experience with visualization tools, and a proven track record of supporting program management efforts within the DoD, other federal agencies, or Fortune 400 organizations. 

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and visual reports using tools such as DAF Data Fabric, Power BI, Tableau, or JIRA. 
• Translate complex data sets into clear, actionable insights for program and project management stakeholders. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver tailored analytic and visual solutions. 
• Support strategic planning, resourcing, and performance tracking through data storytelling and visual analytics. 
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with organizational standards. 
• Assist in the development of policy, directives, memorandums, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Concepts of Implementation (CONIMP) and other documentation to support cyber security, cyber operations capability employment, governance, oversight, risk management, strategy, command and control, failover and support to sections of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST ZT guidance, DoD ZT Architecture, and other Federal Government documents and regulations.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Information Protection processes, procedures, and technology requirements, to include creating and managing a baseline configuration of technology (e.g. Enterprise IT, Weapons Systems, Industrial Control Systems), System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), configuration change control processes, and policy and regulations regarding the physical operating environment for organizational assets to achieve resilience requirements in normal and adverse situations with a focus on ZT principals and intent.
• Maintain knowledge of current guidance, policies, laws, and regulations; communicate updates and incorporate them into existing enterprise strategies affected by ZT.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and deliver Zero Trust focused cybersecurity awareness, role-based, and operational training and education, including realistic cyber training and exercise scenarios and objectives.
• Coordinate and collaborate with various portfolio managers and program offices for all systems maintained and/or used by the DAF. For new systems, advise and assist Government leads with researching and documenting ZT requirements, and validating/using data, reports, and other outputs from existing systems to define and document system ZT architecture deficiencies.
• Support the development of executive level briefings and metrics for monitoring and oversight for ZT, including reporting to Congress, Office of the Secretary of Defense, DoD, and DAF senior leaders.
• Design/develop and provide broad-based communications and change management support for program management, financial management, business process improvement, and process standardization.
• Establish and operate capabilities within ZT FMO to coordinate, track, and drive activities in support of the ZT Roadmaps and other guidance in conjunction with the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) Office of the Chief Information Officer (SAF/CN).
• Establish capabilities to ingest strategic roadmaps, generate capability-specific Implementation Plans (I-Plans), and track milestones and deliverables in accordance with the Iplans.
• Conduct assessments of existing ZT activities and systems and provide recommendations to align to the DAF ZT Roadmap.
• Provide advice and recommendations regarding implementation/execution options and opportunities for program and capability convergence.
• Establish capability to support ZT transition activities and to integrate ZT activities into Capability Planning Guidance (CPG) implementation oversight and reporting.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Data, or a related STEM field. 
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, including: 
  • Creating analytics and decision support visuals for the DoD, other federal agencies, or Fortune 400 organizations. 
  • Hands-on experience with program management and data visualization software (e.g., JIRA, Power BI, Tableau). 
  • Building and managing dashboards to support operational and strategic goals. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working in a federal or defense contracting environment. 
• Understanding of Operations Research principles and concepts 
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and performance metrics. 
• Certifications in data visualization or analytics platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst, Tableau Desktop Specialist). 
• Artificial Intelligence training and/or certifications 

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