Data Specialist
Thompson Consulting Services is a full-service emergency response, disaster recovery and grant management consultancy headquartered in Maitland, FL. Thompson Consulting Services offers comprehensive solutions to support federal, state and local government entities, as well as private sector industries plan for and respond to a variety of disaster incidents, such as, hurricanes, tornados, floods, ice storms, wildfires, earthquakes, oil spills and other natural disasters.
Thompson Consulting Services is accepting applications for a Data Specialist. This role is responsible for reviewing, managing and organizing data to ensure its accuracy and accessibility for the organization. The ideal candidate will need strong organizational skills with the ability to receive multiple instructions at a time, a very fine eye for detail and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. General computer use/troubleshooting and Microsoft Office proficiency also needed.
Data Specialist Responsibilities
- Manage field created data, to include reviewing, interpreting and updating electronic records
- Updating and maintaining reports, collaborating with teams to improve data collection processes and troubleshooting data issues
- Generate, maintain and update reports from single or multiple systems
- Review photographs and field logs for accuracy and completeness.
- Provide quality assurance oversight of uploaded data, and coordinate updated versions with data team as necessary
- Use various software to transform data for compliance with Federal policy regulations.
- Additional responsibilities based on other project specific needs.
Data Specialist Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, with preferred majors in Accounting, Finance, Management Info, Systems, Business Analytics and other as applicable
- Work experience as a data analyst, financial analyst, business analyst or in a related data focused role.
- Thoroughly read and interpret FEMA policies and procedures to understand regulatory requirements and standards.
- Manage and maintain physical records through systematic file storage. Ensure that all documents are properly organized, securely stored, and easily retrievable.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel to include pivot table generation and formula manipulation (XLOOKUP, COUNTIF and other IFS statements, concatenations, etc.)
- Computer knowledge to remain self-sufficient during operations and provide general support to field staff if needed.
- Ability to set and meet deadlines and work in high-pressure situations.
- Experience in handling large data sets (compiling, sorting, filtering, reviewing, interpreting). Microsoft Power Query experience preferred.
- High-level written and verbal communication skills.
- Some travel may be required.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends based on project needs.
Job Type: Temp-to-hire
Pay: $3,200.00 - $5,600.00 per month
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person