Data Acquisition Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Submit numerous public records requests to access publicly available information.

• Collaborate closely with technical personnel to develop and implement web scrapers.

• Utilize internal data platforms, SQL, and Google Sheets for data extraction, cleaning, exploration, and uploading.

• Manage fast-paced, intricate research initiatives through effective planning, organization, and delegation.

• Identify and resolve data issues, address flags, and share insights to improve data quality and enhance the user experience.

• Oversee a research project aimed at gathering data from public information requests.

• Assign tasks, track progress, and devise innovative solutions to meet stringent deadlines.

• Independently create project checkpoints, milestones, and dashboards for evaluating and communicating progress to the wider team.

• Identify new research initiatives and articulate requirements regarding timeline, scope, and staffing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience utilizing web scrapers to gather data from both static and dynamic sources.

• Proven experience in filing public records requests.

• 3-7 years of professional experience in data acquisition and project management.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proficiency in SQL.

• Exceptional attention to detail along with excellent time management skills.

• Experience in maintaining complex datasets.

• Dedicated to utilizing technology and data products to enhance civic engagement.

• Additional Qualifications (preferred but not mandatory):

• Experience with political data.

• Background in collaborating with software engineers and technical staff to create simple tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Employee Stock Options.

• Employer-paid Life Insurance.

• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.

• Flexible Time Off & Paid Company Holidays.

• Flexible Spending Account.

• Parental Leave.

• Flexible Schedules.

• Professional Development Stipend.

• Monthly Office Upkeep Stipend.