Data Analyst I

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Data Analyst for our North Chicago, IL area. The role focuses on processing data within the e-discovery team, inventorying onsite data, and communicating with lawyers and paralegals.

Ideal candidates have familiarity with forensic tools and a willingness to learn new software. A background in IT support, e-discovery, or forensics is preferred, with strong data handling and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Prior corporate experience preferred.
• Experience in IT support, e-discovery, or forensics preferred.
• Familiarity with FTK Imager, Nuix, Nuix CCC, or other forensic tools preferred.
• 1–2 years hands-on experience with indexing, filtering, or data collection preferred.
• Recent graduates may be considered with strong e-discovery or forensics coursework.
• Desktop support candidates with project experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• This is a technical role within the e-discovery team.
• The team processes data, inventories onsite data, and communicates with lawyers and paralegals.
• Ingest data sources into processing tools, index, cull, filter, and export data to vendors.
• Communicate status updates to paralegals via email and other teams.
• Support multiple projects and continuously learn, contribute, and improve.
• Growth potential as e-discovery space expands, with increasing tool familiarity.

Skills

E-discovery

Forensics

Data processing

Data indexing

Data filtering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Master's degree may be considered

Tools

FTK Imager

Nuix

Nuix CCC

Relativity

PowerShell

Job description

Position Title: Data Analyst

Work Location: North Chicago, IL 60064

Assignment Duration: 2 years (possible extension- performance based)

Position Summary

This is a technical role within the e-discovery team. The team processes data, takes inventory of onsite data, and communicates with lawyers and paralegals.

Background & Context

This is a growth opportunity. As the e-discovery space at our organization has grown, the team needs someone with more knowledge, experience, and familiarity with forensic tools. The candidate is not expected to be fully proficient within the first month or two.

Key Responsibilities

• This is a technical role within the e-discovery team.
• The team processes data, takes inventory of onsite data, and communicates with lawyers and paralegals.
• The role involves data processing, including ingesting hard drive and email data sources into processing tools, indexing, culling, filtering, and exporting data to vendors.
• The person will communicate with different teams through email and provide status updates to paralegals.
• The role supports various projects and requires someone willing to learn, contribute, and improve.
• This is a growth opportunity. As the e-discovery space at our organization has grown, the team needs someone with more knowledge, experience, and familiarity with forensic tools. The candidate is not expected to be fully proficient within the first month or two.

Qualification & Experience

• Prior experience in a corporate environment is preferred, as it helps candidates understand a professional workplace.
• Experience in a technical environment, such as IT support, e-discovery, or forensics, is preferred. Candidates should be able to learn new software and ask questions when needed.
• E-discovery experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with FTK Imager, Nuix, Nuix CCC, or other forensic processing and data collection tools is preferred.
• One to two years of hands-on experience with indexing, filtering, or data collection is preferred. One year is acceptable.
• Recent graduates and junior candidates may be considered if they have a strong resume. Relevant coursework in e-discovery or forensics would be helpful.
• Desktop support candidates may be considered if they have managed large projects. Candidates whose experience is limited to ticket processing may not be suitable.
• Candidates with project experience, a corporate background, completed projects, teamwork, and collaboration skills may also be considered.
• Experience with forensic collections and forensic tools, particularly FTK Imager or Nuix, would stand out.
• Basic Microsoft Office and Excel knowledge is required. Experience with tools and scripting languages such as PowerShell is helpful.
• Relativity experience is also relevant and may be considered.
• Legal or litigation knowledge is not a major requirement and can be learned on the job.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates with a master's degree may be considered, although some may be overqualified.
• Candidates with a master's in computer science and extensive software development experience may not be a good fit if their career goals do not align with the position. Candidates who have changed career paths and have relevant e-discovery experience may still be considered.
• Local candidates are preferred. Candidates willing to relocate may be considered if they have a strong resume and a clear relocation plan.