Essnova Solutions, Inc.

Role Description We are seeking a Senior Data Visualization Developer to serve as the technical lead for the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) visualization and solutions development. This role is pivotal in driving the end-to-end lifecycle of data visualization products, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with federal standards. You will architect reusable visualization components, bridge communication between statisticians and developers, and uphold rigorous data validation and accessibility requirements. - Lead the technical execution of NCHS visualization and solutions development tasks, overseeing the full development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and documentation. - Make strategic decisions on visualization tool selection (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, R/Shiny, Python/Dash, D3.js) and architect/build/maintain a reusable component library for NCHS. - Develop and maintain automated data validation scripts to ensure compliance with statistical accuracy and suppression logic. - Translate requirements between statisticians and developers by producing implementable specifications, including data models, query patterns, suppression logic rules, and annotated wireframes. - Conduct and oversee Section 508/WCAG accessibility testing using automated and manual screen reader tools in coordination with project management methodology. - Provide technical guidance on data architecture, technology risk assessment, and enterprise architecture artifacts, including process and data-flow diagrams. - Support Adobe Analytics administration and reporting as needed. - Collaborate closely with Data Engineers and PMs to ensure compliance with federal statistical agency standards and protected data requirements. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related field - 7+ years of data visualization development experience in federal agencies or compliance-driven environments - Advanced proficiency in at least three of the following: Tableau, Power BI, R (ggplot2/Shiny/R Markdown), Python (plotly/Dash/pandas/matplotlib), D3.js, with working proficiency in the remaining tools - Experience serving as technical lead for end-to-end data visualization development, including requirements, preprocessing, design, build, review, accessibility testing, deployment, and documentation - Experience presenting statistical data, including confidence intervals, weighted estimates, and suppression rules - Experience conducting Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility testing using automated tools (axe or WAVE) and manual screen reader testing (JAWS or NVDA) - Proficiency with Git for code reviews and embedded documentation, and SQL for analytics/visualization data needs - Experience translating requirements between statisticians and developers by producing implementable specifications (data models, query patterns, annotated wireframes) - Experience administering and reporting with Adobe Analytics or equivalent digital analytics platforms - Active Tier 4 / High Risk Public Trust (Level 6+) clearance at time of proposal submission and eligibility for HSPD-12/PIV credentialing - Currently located in the United States and able to overlap core working hours in Eastern Time Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related field - Experience with NCHS, CDC, or federal statistical data environments - Experience applying machine learning techniques to analysis or visualization tasks - Familiarity with HHS EPLC or equivalent federal project lifecycle methodologies

• Lead the technical execution of NCHS visualization and solutions development tasks, overseeing the full development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and documentation. • Make strategic decisions on visualization tool selection (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, R/Shiny, Python/Dash, D3.js) and architect/build/maintain a reusable component library for NCHS. • Develop and maintain automated data validation scripts to ensure compliance with statistical accuracy and suppression logic. • Translate requirements between statisticians and developers by producing implementable specifications, including data models, query patterns, suppression logic rules, and annotated wireframes. • Conduct and oversee Section 508/WCAG accessibility testing using automated and manual screen reader tools in coordination with project management methodology. • Provide technical guidance on data architecture, technology risk assessment, and enterprise architecture artifacts, including process and data-flow diagrams. • Support Adobe Analytics administration and reporting as needed. • Collaborate closely with Data Engineers and PMs to ensure compliance with federal statistical agency standards and protected data requirements.

• Leading the preparation, coordination, and revision of National Forest System land management plans and NEPA documents, ensuring compliance with the Northwest Forest Plan and Forest Service policies. • Providing expert policy analysis and guidance on federal land management planning, NEPA scoping, alternatives development, and impact analysis to support interdisciplinary planning teams. • Conducting rigorous environmental analyses and policy reviews for large-scale, regional or national land management projects, including writing, editing, and integrating findings into planning documents and decision packets. • Serving as a subject-matter advisor to higher management and project teams on policy interpretation, Forest Service planning requirements, and NEPA documentation, facilitating cross-agency and stakeholder coordination. • Ensuring citizen engagement and stakeholder communication by preparing briefings, public notices, responses to comments, and documentation that supports transparent decision-making and regulatory compliance.

Role Description As an Environmental Policy Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting federal land management planning efforts for the U.S. Forest Service. You will leverage your expertise in environmental policy and NEPA compliance to guide interdisciplinary teams, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and ensure regulatory adherence across large-scale projects. This position offers the opportunity to impact national and regional land management initiatives while collaborating with senior leadership and diverse project teams. - Leading the preparation, coordination, and revision of National Forest System land management plans and NEPA documents, ensuring compliance with the Northwest Forest Plan and Forest Service policies. - Providing expert policy analysis and guidance on federal land management planning, NEPA scoping, alternatives development, and impact analysis to support interdisciplinary planning teams. - Conducting rigorous environmental analyses and policy reviews for large-scale, regional or national land management projects, including writing, editing, and integrating findings into planning documents and decision packets. - Serving as a subject-matter advisor to higher management and project teams on policy interpretation, Forest Service planning requirements, and NEPA documentation, facilitating cross-agency and stakeholder coordination. - Ensuring citizen engagement and stakeholder communication by preparing briefings, public notices, responses to comments, and documentation that supports transparent decision-making and regulatory compliance. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field - 10+ years of experience in federal land management, environmental analysis, policy, and NEPA-related work - Specialized experience with land management planning on National Forest System lands - Experience advising or participating on interdisciplinary teams conducting land management planning and environmental analysis - Experience supporting large-scale regional or national land management projects - Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, ArcGIS, and Adobe/PDF editing tools - Solid knowledge of NEPA and experience writing/editing NEPA documents - Expertise in Forest Service land management planning policy and writing/editing land management plans - Experience applying the Forest Service land management planning process (e.g., 36 CFR 219 planning rule) - Professional proficiency in English - U.S. citizenship (required for government contract) - Experience preparing public-facing NEPA/planning materials, including public notices and responses to public comments Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree in a policy-related field - Knowledge of the Northwest Forest Plan and/or experience working in the Northwest Forest Plan area Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) with company match - Paid time off + federal holidays - Fast-track growth in a high-accountability culture Company Description Essnova Solutions, Inc. is an award-winning, SBA 8(a) and HUBZone certified small business delivering innovative technology and professional services to federal, state, local, and commercial clients. Recognized for rapid growth and exceptional performance, Essnova is committed to empowering those who serve through relentless speed, efficiency, and bold innovation. Our recent prime contract awards and strong reputation in federal missions make us a trusted partner for complex environmental and geospatial projects.

Role Description As an Environmental Policy Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting federal land management planning efforts for the U.S. Forest Service. You will leverage your expertise in environmental policy and NEPA compliance to guide interdisciplinary teams, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and ensure regulatory adherence across large-scale projects. This position offers the opportunity to impact national and regional land management initiatives while collaborating with senior leadership and diverse project teams. - Leading the preparation, coordination, and revision of National Forest System land management plans and NEPA documents, ensuring compliance with the Northwest Forest Plan and Forest Service policies. - Providing expert policy analysis and guidance on federal land management planning, NEPA scoping, alternatives development, and impact analysis to support interdisciplinary planning teams. - Conducting rigorous environmental analyses and policy reviews for large-scale, regional or national land management projects, including writing, editing, and integrating findings into planning documents and decision packets. - Serving as a subject-matter advisor to higher management and project teams on policy interpretation, Forest Service planning requirements, and NEPA documentation, facilitating cross-agency and stakeholder coordination. - Ensuring citizen engagement and stakeholder communication by preparing briefings, public notices, responses to comments, and documentation that supports transparent decision-making and regulatory compliance. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field - 10+ years of experience in federal land management, environmental analysis, policy, and NEPA-related work - Specialized experience with land management planning on National Forest System lands - Experience advising or participating on interdisciplinary teams conducting land management planning and environmental analysis - Experience supporting large-scale regional or national land management projects - Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, ArcGIS, and Adobe/PDF editing tools - Solid knowledge of NEPA and experience writing/editing NEPA documents - Expertise in Forest Service land management planning policy and writing/editing land management plans - Experience applying the Forest Service land management planning process (e.g., 36 CFR 219 planning rule) - Professional proficiency in English - U.S. citizenship (required for government contract) - Experience preparing public-facing NEPA/planning materials, including public notices and responses to public comments Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree in a policy-related field - Knowledge of the Northwest Forest Plan and/or experience working in the Northwest Forest Plan area Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) with company match - Paid time off + federal holidays - Fast-track growth in a high-accountability culture Company Description Essnova Solutions, Inc. is an award-winning, SBA 8(a) and HUBZone certified small business delivering innovative technology and professional services to federal, state, local, and commercial clients. Recognized for rapid growth and exceptional performance, Essnova is committed to empowering those who serve through relentless speed, efficiency, and bold innovation. Our recent prime contract awards and strong reputation in federal missions make us a trusted partner for complex environmental and geospatial projects.

Engagement Type  Part-Time Consultant (Ongoing / As Needed Basis)  U.S. Remote – Must support Government business hours (CST)  U.S. Citizenship required    Position Overview  Essnova Solutions is seeking a Senior Qualtrics Implementation & Integration Specialist to provide ongoing technical advisory and implementation support for Department of Defense (DoD) survey and analytics programs.  This role is designed as a part-time, on-demand subject matter expert engagement to ensure platform stability, enterprise integration alignment, and architectural best practices across Qualtrics deployments.  The ideal candidate has deep implementation experience with Qualtrics in federal environments and understands secure data integrations involving AWS and enterprise analytics platforms such as Advana.  This is a senior-level SME role focused on architecture, integration, and governance — not a survey builder position.    Scope of Support  Platform Architecture & Implementation Oversight  - Review and optimize existing Qualtrics configurations.  - Advise on workflow automation and platform scalability.  - Ensure survey lifecycle controls align with federal compliance expectations.  - Identify architectural risks and recommend mitigation strategies.  Enterprise Data Integration  - Support integration between Qualtrics and:  - AWS environments (e.g., S3, secure data pipelines)  - DoD data systems  - Advana or similar enterprise analytics platforms  - Validate structured data exports to align with downstream database requirements.  - Ensure timestamp integrity, data traceability, and duplication controls.  Governance & Sustainment  - Provide periodic platform health assessments.  - Recommend configuration standards and documentation practices.  - Support transition away from fragile/manual workflows.  - Establish resilient architecture with redundancy controls.  Technical Advisory to Program Leadership  - Serve as escalation-level SME for complex issues.  - Interface with Government technical stakeholders when needed.  - Provide implementation roadmaps and technical risk assessments.  - Support internal team upskilling and knowledge transfer.    Required Qualifications  - 5+ years of hands-on Qualtrics implementation experience (enterprise-level deployments preferred)  - Deep expertise in:  - Workflows & automation  - Distribution logic & lifecycle controls  - Embedded data architecture  - API integrations  - Enterprise data exports  - Experience integrating Qualtrics with AWS environments (S3, secure transfer, data pipelines)  - Experience supporting DoD or federal programs  - Strong understanding of structured data design and database alignment  - Ability to diagnose configuration failures and systemic process gaps    Preferred Qualifications  - Direct experience supporting DoD survey or analytics programs  - Experience interfacing with Advana or similar DoD enterprise analytics environments  - Familiarity with IL4/IL5 security environments  - Qualtrics Certified Expert or Implementation Specialist    Engagement Model  - Part-time advisory support   - Available for surge support during critical program milestones  - Periodic architecture reviews and technical oversight sessions  - Ongoing consultative role to strengthen platform governance