Data Systems Specialist

The Council of State Governments; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council of State Governments (CSG) seeks a Data Systems Specialist to provide first-tier operational support for CompactConnect, a data system managing multiple occupational licensure compacts. This role ensures reliability on an AWS-based infrastructure while aiding jurisdiction onboarding and system improvements.

The position emphasizes service orientation, stakeholder outreach, planning virtual and in-person convenings, and collaboration with the Product Manager and other teams across

Responsibilities

• Provide first-tier operational systems support for CompactConnect, a data system used to administer multiple occupational licensure compacts.
• Support jurisdiction onboarding and ensure reliability on an AWS-based infrastructure.
• Engage with stakeholders, plan and execute virtual and in-person convenings, and contribute to various group projects.

Job description

The Council of State Governments (CSG) is the nation's only organization serving all three branches of state government. CSG is a region-based forum that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state officials shape public policy. This offers unparalleled regional, national and international opportunities to network, develop leaders, collaborate and create problem-solving partnerships. To learn more about CSG please visit our website at www.csg.org. To learn more about careers at CSG, and about our comprehensive benefit offerings, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, PSLF eligibility and more, please visit our website here.This opportunity is based in our Lexington, KY office but offers flexibility to work from home part of the work week.Job SummaryThe Data Systems Specialist is responsible for first-tier operational systems support for CompactConnect, a data system used to administer multiple occupational licensure compacts. This role is essential in maintaining system reliability, supporting jurisdiction onboarding, and ensuring smooth operations across an AWS-based infrastructure. The role serves as a bridge between technical operations and stakeholder needs and contributes to the continuous improvement of capabilities while providing member outreach and engagement, planning and executing virtual and in-person convenings, stakeholder management, and contributions to various group projects and team activities. The role may also represent CSG constituents in external forums. The Data Systems Specialist is a service-oriented role that allows for exercise of independent judgment under the direction of a CSG Product Manager.The