IEM International Inc is hiring: Data Specialist in Washington

Position Summary:

IEM is looking for Full Time - Data Specialists to support our Washington DC Migrant Reception Center/Respite Facility and Temporary Accommodation operations.

Primary Location:

• Candidates must originate from the Washington DC Area
• Job sites are located within Washington DC and are subject to change via addition or subtraction based on the clients needs.
• Continued employment requires you to be able to work on site in the event of a location change.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Reviews 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.
• 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
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of related job function experience or industry experience such as data analysis, database administration, research, and or non-profit program administration.
• Knowledge of computer software programs specifically Microsoft Office and databases
• Understanding that this role will last the extent of the current project or on other similar/like projects if they arise.
• This position will require work to be conducted onsite and will require work on weekends or in excess of 40 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Registration or Certification including Project Management Professional.
• Bilingual English and Spanish

Benefits and more:

• Starting salary based on experience and location: $88,000 - $98,000
• 10 paid Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• 401 (K) plan with matching
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

Why join IEM:

We are a woman owned company in Emergency Management that embraces teamwork, collaboration, flexible performance, actionable solutions and integrity/ethics. Our work touches everyone. We produce results that matter. Results that save lives – join us while we build a safe, secure and resilient world.

Our culture:

IEM believes in the greater good and it is our commitment to attract those who have excellent technical skills, creative minds and innovative ideas to keep propelling us forward.   

IEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets and Disabled:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from Human Resources.