Global Senior Data Processing Lead, CAPI & AI

ICF; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking an experienced Senior Data Processing Specialist to provide technical leadership for data processing, digital data collection, and data-related innovation within DHS Program surveys and other large-scale studies.

The role leads CAPI system design, testing, deployment, and support across multiple country surveys, resolving complex technical and data-quality issues while mentoring staff and country counterparts. International travel is required 20–30% of the time.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in survey data processing and data collection.
• 5+ years designing, developing, testing, deploying and supporting CAPI applications, including advanced CSPro proficiency.
• 5+ years programming with Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript.
• 1+ year of experience with survey data validation, QA, and preparing analysis-ready datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, programming, testing, deployment, and maintenance of complex CAPI applications using CSPro and related tech.
• Translate questionnaires, skip patterns, validation rules, and sample-management requirements into reliable data-collection apps.
• Provide technical readiness reviews and support pretests, training, launches, and initial fieldwork.
• Diagnose and resolve complex application, device, synchronization, and data-quality problems.
• Provide oversight for survey data processing, automated quality checks, and standardized tabulations.
• Develop reusable code, templates, and technical guidance to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

CSPro

Python

Java

C#

JavaScript

CAPI

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CSPro

Survey Solutions

ODK

KoboToolbox

Job description

ICF is seeking an experienced Senior Data Processing Specialist to provide technical leadership for data processing, digital data collection, and data-related innovation within DHS Program surveys and other large-scale studies.

The role leads CAPI system design, testing, deployment, and support across multiple country surveys, resolving complex technical and data-quality issues while mentoring staff and country counterparts. International travel is required 20–30% of the time.