Civic Data Acquisition Lead

Hard Yaka; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Options

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Flexible Time Off

Professional Development Stipend

Job summary

A civic technology organization is seeking a Data Acquisition Specialist to lead the collection, normalization, and ingestion of civic data. Responsibilities include filing public records requests, managing research projects, and utilizing web scraping tools. Candidates should have 3-7 years of experience in data acquisition and project management, with strong communication and SQL skills. The position offers a salary range of $65,000 to $85,000 annually and a remote-first work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in data acquisition and project management.
• Experience using web scrapers to collect data from static and dynamic sources.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• File public records requests to obtain data.
• Lead research projects focused on data collection.
• Troubleshoot data issues and share findings for quality enhancement.

Skills

Web scraping

Data acquisition

SQL proficiency

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

A civic technology organization is seeking a Data Acquisition Specialist to lead the collection, normalization, and ingestion of civic data. Responsibilities include filing public records requests, managing research projects, and utilizing web scraping tools. Candidates should have 3-7 years of experience in data acquisition and project management, with strong communication and SQL skills. The position offers a salary range of $65,000 to $85,000 annually and a remote-first work environment.