Senior Data Management Specialist

University of Kentucky; Remote; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Data Management Specialist Sr in Lexington, KY. This full-time position focuses on managing data needs for various research projects, specifically aimed at addressing issues like opioid response in Kentucky. Candidates should have strong SQL skills and experience in data analysis. Responsibilities include developing dashboards and handling complex data models, with primarily remote work available.

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of SQL.
• Familiarity with automation tools and Linux OS.
• Ability to manage data from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Manage data needs for research projects.
• Prepare data launches and maintain project data systems.
• Develop analytical designs for dashboards.
• Review SQL, Python, or R code.

Skills

Proficiency with SQL

Automation

Task schedulers

Linux operating systems

Version control tools

Education

MS Degree in Computer Science or Data Science

Job description

Department Name 7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 46

Salary Range $52,021-85,800/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education MS

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs

Shift Primarily Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed.

Job Summary

The College of Public Health/Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking a Data Management Specialist Sr to join our team developing applications for multiple research projects, including the Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in Kentucky (RADOR-KY) system. Our ideal candidate must be innovative, detail-oriented, and motivated to solve challenges. This grant funded Data Management Specialist (Senior) position will manage data needs for the specific research projects by preparing data launches, development and maintenance of project data systems, and support in the preparation of deliverables needed to implement public-facing dashboards for stakeholders. We are seeking applicants who can support our success by maintaining documentation, identifying data processes, and helping to coordinate multiple data products. Attention to detail is paramount as well as excellent stakeholder engagement, ability to anticipate potential issues and lead creative problem-solving efforts, and develop superior working relationships with multiple faculty and investigators. The position will work directly with multiple faculty and other high level stakeholders to develop complex analytical designs for dashboards while also diagnosing, validating, and improving performance of data models over time. The position is expected to manage receipt of data from multiple data sources using ETL tools, develop complex, efficient, and reusable SQL /Python/R code meant for improvement, manipulation, and analysis of data, review code in SQL , Python, or R. The ideal candidate will have expert-level knowledge of SQL and familiarity with automation tools, Linux operating systems, and continuous integration platforms. Other responsibilities include performing data conversions, identifying relevant trends, preparing reports & visualizations, fulfilling ad-hoc requests for new analytical variables, and developing dashboards. This position may supervise and mentor junior data management positions. This position will primarily be remote.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Proficiency with SQL, automation, task schedulers, Linux operating systems, and version control tools

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

MS Degree in Computer Science or Data Science, or equivalent experience.

Deadline to Apply

2026-02-27

EEO Statement

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.