Data Specialist

Company: The Excalibur Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

The Excalibur Group is currently seeking Data Specialist in Washington, DC to provide care and support for DC residents at shelters throughout the district.*DC RESIDENTS AND BILINGUAL CANDIDATES PREFERREDPrimary Location:

• Candidates must originate from the Washington DC area.
• Job sites will be in Washington DC.
• Job sites are subject to change or be added based on client needs and continued employment requires you to be able to work on site.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as the agency's Department of Human Services designated system administrator.
• Communicate as needed with the Local Department of Human Services Administrator with the District.
• Develop and implement the agency's protocols for staff training of the Department of Human Services designated system according to requirements set by Office of Migrant Services.
• Meet regularly with Office of Migrant Services staff to develop clear protocols, as well as universal and program specific protocols for data collection and data entry.
• Ensure accuracy of data entry in the Department of Human Services designated system.
• Review the Department of Human Services identified database (e.g., QuickBase) for data quality, completeness, and accuracy.
• Run monthly reports and data quality and Annual Performance Reports on all funded programs. Address any issues with the quality and accuracy of these reports.
• Participate in the creation of customized reports to report on specific outcomes for other private and public funders.
• Work with Office of Migrant Services Directors to coordinate reconciliation of computer needs/issues with the agency's contracted Information Technology support as associated with Department of Human Services designated system.
• Attend Office of Migrant Services staff meetings to collect information to share Department of Human Services designated needs and updates.
• Support financial reporting with data validation and documentation.QUALIFICATIONS:
• Two years of related job function experience or industry experience such as data analysis, database administration, research, and or non-profit program administration.
• Enter data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information using an established procedure into Quickbase or other Department of Human Services approved tool which utilizes a web-based interface.
• Knowledge of computer software programs specifically Microsoft Office and databases.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure all client data is accurate.
• All intakes are accurately enrolled and protected in the program database within given deadlines.
• Support program staff in interpreting and using analysis for program improvement.
• Produce data for report requests, and other inquiries.
• Routinely audit data for accuracy and consistency.Preferred Qualifications:
• Professional Registration or Certification including Project Management.
• Fluency in Spanish (bilingual English and Spanish).
• DC residents will receive priority.**The Excalibur Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.**
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