Overview:
Our client is seeking a Data Specialist to join their dynamic organization. This is a Direct Hire and Hybrid role located in Neptune, NJ.

Position Summary
The Data Specialist works to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and usefulness of data and business systems for all departments by leading reporting initiatives, developing database tools, implementing system efficiencies, and creating a culture of data-driven decision-making. This position collaborates closely with the CFO and Data Manager to provide expert data analysis to further the mission, to make data more accessible to users and to bring more automation to processes and procedures. This position collaborates with the Data Administrator and external contractors/consultants as needed to ensure data needed for reporting is accurate, complete, and ready to use in reports.


Essential Functions

• Work with the Data team to successfully complete data projects and reports on time so that leaders can effectively and efficiently carry out initiatives.

• Work with the Data Manager to identify/develop new reports and dashboards that will provide new insight for leaders to understand progress towards goals and initiatives
• Assist in creating innovative and efficient processes and procedures for business systems, reporting, and data collection, as well as train key staff on new processes and procedures to help users stay up to date amid changing environments and circumstances.
• Identify system improvements in consultation with other departments and work with Data team to implement

• Lead efforts related to compiling reports so that internal users have the reports needed to make data driven decisions.
• Liaison with other internal departments and 3^rd party consultants to move forward updates and changes in the database and monitor market changes and opportunities for conference data systems.
• Complete technical briefs for systems development projects and serve as the main point of contact for contractors so that contractors are well equipped to develop system tools.
• Provide technical support and guidance to staff and users when questions or issues arise with using system tools; resolve as quickly as possible.

Organization Responsibilities

• Participate in team meetings
• Serve as a participant or as a project manager for projects as assigned
• Attend and assist in corporate or executive level meetings and events as needed

Core Competencies

• Committed to continuously grow in intercultural competence
• Build and maintain relationships that are rooted in honesty, integrity, and honor confidentiality
• Work cooperatively with others to produce innovative solutions.
• Communicate clearly and accurately, in writing and orally, with unifying messages that motivates people to action
• Adapt to an ever-changing work environment so that tasks are carried out seamlessly
• Attend to details and deadlines
• Quickly master new system tools and applications
• Understand complex systems, data compilation, and data manipulation
• Provide excellent service and support so that others feel equipped and empowered

Qualification

• 3+ years of experience in information systems and data management
• Understanding of SQL databases and writing SQL scripts and queries
• Competent and skilled in SQL, HTML, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and project management software

 
Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience