Data Operations Specialist – Head Start

Early Childhood Solutions; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) retirement plan

Remote work options

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Early Childhood Solutions LLC is seeking a Data Operations Specialist to provide critical administrative support and coordinate data-driven projects remotely. You will maintain data systems with guidance from senior staff and help ensure contract compliance.

The role requires hands-on data management, experience with SQL, GitHub, Confluence, and BI tools, plus the ability to automate tasks and collaborate across teams in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with focus on information management or library science.
• 3 years of data management experience.
• Experience with GitHub, Confluence or SharePoint.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and teamwork.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and track data to support grant administration and monitoring.
• Integrate multiple data sources for grant processes.
• Review data systems for quality and record maintenance.
• Identify inaccuracies and automate repetitive tasks using SQL.
• Prepare and validate data for analysts and engineers.
• Support data collection via Qualtrics and Alchemer surveys.
• Monitor tasks and deliverables to ensure contract compliance.

Skills

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

GitHub

Confluence

SharePoint

Jira

Monday.com

Smartsheets

Qualtrics

Alchemer

Data management

Data quality

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management

Tools

GitHub

Confluence

SharePoint

Power BI

Jira

Monday.com

Smartsheets

Job description

Location: Remote | Salary Range: $65K - $75K

Position Overview:

The Data Operations Specialist will provide critical administrative support and coordination to project teams to ensure adherence to contract guidelines. The Specialist will maintain data systems with guidance from senior staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

Maintain and track data to support grant administration. Data may include, but are not limited to: grant application processing and award, enrollment reporting, deployment of monitoring events and training and technical assistance, information collection during monitoring reviews, datasets, dashboards, and reports.

Integrate multiple data sources to support grant administration processes.

Review existing data systems to check for data quality and ensure that records are maintained to support quality assurance.

Follow processes under the guidance of senior staff to review and identify inaccurate data or improperly maintained records.

Automate repetitive tasks, maintain reusable data, and work effectively using SQL.

Clean, prepare, and validate quantitative and qualitative data to be analyzed by Data Analysts and Data Engineer staff.

Support and monitor data collection including programming surveys using Qualtrics and Alchemer. Data collection activity may involve organizing and maintaining data from quantitative and qualitative sources while ensuring quality and accuracy.

Monitor tasks and deliverables as set by senior staff to support contract compliance.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management, Library Science or related field from an accredited university or college.

Minimum Qualifications:

3 years of experience comprising 2 years of focused data management experience with additional experience including a combination of college labs, internships.

Experience leveraging GitHub, managing documentation on Confluence or SharePoint

Strong problem solving, analysis, communication, and teamwork skills.

Excellent organization and time management skills.

Ability to write clearly and concisely with attention to detail and target audience focus

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power BI), Smartsheets.

Proficiency in Project Management (Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Monday.com).

Foundational Programming in SQL.

Preferred Qualifications:

Data quality assurance and validation.

Data governance principles knowledge.

Location and Travel:

Remote with up to 25% travel. Staff members should be able to travel to locations within 75 miles of their residence.

Physical Requirements:

Extended Computer Use: Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Vision: Must be able to see and read computer screens and printed materials.

Dexterity: Capable of using hands and fingers to operate equipment and perform tasks requiring precision.

Communication: Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with team members and stakeholders.

Mobility: Frequently required to stand, walk, reach, and bend to access office equipment and attend meetings.

Lifting: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances.

Sensory Abilities: Must be able to perceive and interact with the environment using hearing and speaking skills.

Work Environment: Primarily works in a typical office environment, with exposure to computer screens and moderate noise levels.

Other Duties as Assigned:

This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position, nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

This position is subject to availability of funds and to any and all restrictions contained in the contract or contracts that provide funding for this position.

Comprehensive Healthcare: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.

Retirement Planning: Competitive 401(k) options to help you build and secure your financial future.

Remote Work Opportunities: Options to work remotely so you can do your best work from wherever you are.

Flexible Scheduling: Adaptable work hours designed to support your personal life and a healthy work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Early Childhood Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Early Childhood Solutions LLC are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and our legitimate business needs. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race); color; religion or religious creed; sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; reproductive health decision-making; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; ancestry; age; military or veteran status; disability; genetic information; marital status; family responsibilities; personal appearance;matriculation; political affiliation; credit information; homeless status; status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (each a “Protected Category” and collectively the “Protected Categories”). This Equal Employment Opportunity policy governs all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. Early Childhood Solutions LLC strongly urges the reporting of all instances of discrimination and harassment, and prohibits retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination, harassment, or participates in an investigation of such report, as discussed in the Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation below. Early Childhood Solutions LLC will take appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination, against any employee who violates this policy.