Data Specialist

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-site Medical Clinic

Flexible Spending Account

Disability Insurance

Paid Family Medical Leave

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

Zusammenfassung

Samaritan's Purse in Boone, NC is hiring a Data Specialist to support field operations with data systems and reporting. You will administer Tableau and BI tools, build data pipelines, and deliver dashboards to strengthen monitoring and decision making for humanitarian projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CS/Data Analytics/Statistics and 2–4 years of related experience, with preference for humanitarian or M&E background. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, or related field with 2–4 years of related experience.
• Humanitarian or Monitoring & Evaluation experience preferred; 12 credit hours Biblical Studies required.
• Proficiency in data analysis and data-driven decision making.

Aufgaben

• Provide data systems support for emergency response and field operations.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and dashboards (Tableau/Power BI) to strengthen monitoring and reporting.
• Improve data quality and support internal/external reporting needs.
• Collaborate with IT and developers on data tools and AI-assisted solutions; create training resources.
• Ensure data privacy protocols with Legal and PMT.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, or related field

12 credit hours Biblical Studies

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

KNIME

Apache Superset

Excel

Word

Access

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

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What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

We are seeking a Data Specialist to join our Projects team in Boone, NC. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Data Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

Provide technical data systems support for emergency response and field operations by supporting the Incident Management Team (IMT), Operations Cell, and Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) with data collection software implementation, administration, troubleshooting, and field deployment as needed, including potential service as an Information Officer or Analyst on the International Projects IMT.

Develop and maintain effective data systems and reporting solutions by building streamlined data pipelines, creating and maintaining approved field-facing and headquarters information systems, administering Tableau, and developing dashboards, visualizations, and reference materials that strengthen monitoring and reporting.

Strengthen data quality and informed decision-making by cleaning and normalizing datasets, conducting basic quantitative and qualitative analysis, managing country office software requests, reviewing activity monitoring tools, and coordinating with the Program Management Team (PMT) to address internal and external reporting needs.

Advance technical innovation and staff capacity by collaborating with IT and internal and external developers on hardware solutions, system configurations, troubleshooting, and enhancements; leveraging approved AI and software tools to develop and refine practical solutions; and creating and facilitating DART and field training resources.

Promote responsible data management and operational accountability by working with Legal, AMT, PMT, and other relevant teams to implement data privacy protocols and best practices during emergency responses, while partnering with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to develop and improve data collection tools for country offices and special projects.

Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related field, with two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Humanitarian or Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) experience is strongly preferred, along with 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, an opportunity to meet and complete the requirement is available upon hire.

Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions involving mathematical or diagrammatic information and complex abstract and concrete variables to support sound, data-driven decisions.

Ability to work with databases and apply data analysis and coding principles while demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook, as well as data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, KNIME, and Apache Superset.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while preparing clear reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and presenting technical findings effectively to managers, clients, customers, and the public. Familiarity with data collection, analysis, and visualization tools is required, while project management experience is preferred but not required.

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Domestic Full Time:

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days

Type: Full-time

Department: Projects

Travel: Infrequent travel; 10% or up to 30 days annually

Location: Boone, NC, United States
Date Posted: Nov 5, 2026

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Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1980.

Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.