Data Steward & Analytics Specialist

BCT Partners LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BCT Partners LLC is seeking a Data Management Specialist to support data management, reporting, workflow tracking, and customer service for Head Start grant recipients. You will help ensure data accuracy, quality, and accessibility to support oversight and informed decision-making, collaborating with stakeholders to improve processes.

The role emphasizes data validation, metadata management, and governance, with a focus on confidentiality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information management or related field.
• 3 years of post‑baccalaureate data management experience.
• Experience with data quality assurance and governance.
• Experience handling large datasets and document repositories.
• Basic SQL querying ability.

Responsibilities

• Validate, cleanse, and standardize data to ensure quality.
• Resolve data discrepancies across systems and repositories.
• Maintain metadata, records, and documentation per governance standards.
• Support data management best practices and workflows.
• Use Excel, Smartsheet, and other tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and improve processes.

Skills

Data governance

Metadata management

SQL (basic)

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Management or related

Data management certifications (a plus)

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Excel

Document management systems

Job description

BCT Partners LLC is seeking a Data Management Specialist to support data management, reporting, workflow tracking, and customer service for Head Start grant recipients. You will help ensure data accuracy, quality, and accessibility to support oversight and informed decision-making, collaborating with stakeholders to improve processes.

The role emphasizes data validation, metadata management, and governance, with a focus on confidentiality and compliance.