Data Specialist

Data Specialist

Full Time

Washington DC

Position Summary:

IEM is looking for full-time Data Specialists to support our Washington DC Migrant Reception Center/Respite Facility and Temporary Accommodation operations. We are especially interested in recruiting bilingual speakers fluent in Spanish.

Primary Location:

• Candidates must originate from the Washington DC area.


• Job sites will be in Washington DC.


• Jobs sites are subject to change or be added based on client needs and continued employment requires you to be able to work on site.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the agency’s Department of Human Services designated system administrator.


• Communicate as needed with the Local Department of Human Services Administrator with the District.


• Develop and implement the agency’s protocols for staff training of the Department of Human Services designated system according to requirements set by Office of Migrant Services.


• Meet regularly with Office of Migrant Services staff to develop clear protocols, as well as universal and program specific protocols for data collection and data entry.


• Ensure accuracy of data entry in the Department of Human Services designated system.


• Reviews the Department of Human Services identified database (e.g., QuickBase) for data quality, completeness, and accuracy.


• Run monthly reports and data quality and Annual Performance Reports on all funded programs. Address any issues with the quality and accuracy of these reports.


• Participate in the creation of customized reports to report on specific outcomes for other private and public funders.


• Work with Office of Migrant Services Directors to coordinate reconciliation of computer needs/issues with the agency’s contracted Information Technology support as associated with Department of Human Services designated system.


• Attend Office of Migrant Services staff meetings to collect information to share Department of Human Services designated needs and updates.


• Support financial reporting with data validation and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of related job function experience or industry experience such as data analysis, database administration, research, and or non-profit program administration


• Enter data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information using an established procedure into Quickbase or other Department of Human Services approved tool which utilizes a web-based interface


• Knowledge of computer software programs specifically Microsoft Office and databases


• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure all client data is accurate


• All intakes are accurately enrolled and protected in the program database within given deadlines


• Support program staff in interpreting and using analysis for program improvement


• Produce data for report requests, and other inquiries.


• Routinely audit data for accuracy and consistency

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Registration or Certification including Project Management Professional.


• Fluency in Spanish (bilingual English and Spanish).


• DC residents will receive priority.