Data Specialist

Overview Your Strategic Hiring Partner is seeking a Data Specialist for a full-time position. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Central Time, with potential weekend work based on business needs. The company is a U.S.-based professional services firm delivering integrated project management solutions for infrastructure and energy sectors, offering services including engineering, land surveying, environmental consulting, GIS, aerial services, right-of-way acquisition, title research, land administration, mineral leasing, and staffing solutions. Their GRID Technology platform provides document management and project tracking capabilities. The company serves industries such as renewable energy, oil & gas, utilities and electric transmission, and highway and rail infrastructure. The role focuses on administrative support, data entry, and GRID database management to ensure data accuracy, security, and usable reporting for cross-functional teams. Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for database usage questions at the project level. Determine whether issues should be escalated to GRID Support and coordinate accordingly. Determine client reporting needs and coordinate with GRID Support for new reports. Ensure data points align with client requirements and coordinate with GRID support for custom reports. Identify required data points for each project and establish data entry and reporting workflows. Coordinate team roles and permissions for the GRID system and include roster details on project documentation. Provide training to users and set up training at project start and for new team members. Ensure accurate data entry through QA/QC activities and verify data completeness and accuracy. Export and review reports for quality assurance and coordinate data issue resolutions with project teams and GRID. Troubleshoot functional issues, assist with database enhancements, and provide demonstrations of database functionality to employees and clients. Provide GRID access to projects as needed. Qualifications Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 3–5 years of experience in data entry, database administration, or data support roles. Experience with database systems (e.g., Salesforce, Access, SQL-based systems, or proprietary platforms). Experience supporting or training end users on database systems is a plus. Familiarity with report generation and data exports/imports; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data validation). Strong attention to detail, with ability to identify data inconsistencies; excellent written and verbal English communication. Self-starter who can work independently and in a team; proactive and collaborative mindset. Reliable internet connection and equipment. Nice-to-Have Experience conducting user training sessions and creating support documentation. Experience defining workflows and managing user roles/permissions across projects. Familiarity with workflow documentation or SOP creation. Technical Requirements Laptop/Computer (at least 8 GB RAM) Headset with a noise-canceling microphone preferred Fast, stable internet connection (at least 30 Mbps) Current endpoint protection installed and up to date What We Offer 100% Remote Work 13th Month Pay Free Learning and Development Programs Application Process We understand that searching for a new job can be challenging, and we’re here to support you at every step. The interview process includes a Recruiter Interview and Client Interviews, with a hands-on task during the technical interview. We keep candidates informed and provide feedback promptly throughout the process. #J-18808-Ljbffr