Front-End Visualization Engineer

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom data visualizations using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks or libraries.
• Build interactive visualization components within Palantir Foundry using Slate, including custom layouts, embedded visual elements, and user-driven interactions.
• Translate analytical outputs and datasets into clear, mission-focused visual narratives.
• Collaborate with data engineers to understand data structures, transformations, and performance considerations.
• Implement responsive and accessible UI patterns aligned with usability and Section 508 / WCAG standards where applicable.
• Optimize visualization performance for large or complex datasets.
• Participate in requirements discussions to advise on visualization feasibility, design tradeoffs, and technical approach.
• Document visualization components and patterns to support reuse and long-term maintainability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, analytical, or design-related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing custom, web-based data visualizations.
• Strong proficiency in:
• -HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• -Modern JS frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Vue, or similar)
• Experience building custom visual components (not just configuring off-the-shelf BI tools).
• Experience working with complex datasets and collaborating with data engineering teams.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Palantir Foundry, particularly Slate (or similar embedded visualization frameworks).
• Familiarity with data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js, Vega, ECharts, or similar).
• Experience in federal, DoD, or GovCon environments.
• Understanding of UX/UI best practices for analytical applications.
• Active clearance or ability to obtain one (if applicable to contract).

Salary: $115,000.00 + dependent on education and experience

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

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