Data Acquisition Specialist

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
Data Science and Analytics
Civitech

Civitech

Civitech is a company dedicated to powering a more equitable democracy by providing affordable and accessible civic tools to leaders at all levels. They specialize in developing technology infrastructure for political candidates, social causes, and loc...

Internet Software & Services
11-50
Founded 2019

Description

  • File hundreds of public records requests to obtain publicly available data.
  • Work with technical staff to build and apply web scrapers.
  • Use internal data platforms, SQL, and Google Sheets to extract, clean, explore, and upload data.
  • Lead fast-paced research projects through planning, organization, and delegation.
  • Troubleshoot data issues, resolve flags, and improve data quality and the end user experience.
  • Lead a research project focused on collecting data from public information requests.
  • Delegate tasks, monitor progress, and find solutions to meet tight deadlines.
  • Develop project checkpoints, milestones, and dashboards to track and communicate progress.
  • Scope new research projects and define timeline, scope, and staffing needs.

Requirements

  • 3-7 years of professional experience in data acquisition and project management.
  • Experience using web scrapers to collect data from static and dynamic sources.
  • Experience filing public records requests.
  • Proficiency with SQL.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
  • Experience maintaining complex datasets.
  • Commitment to leveraging technology and data products to increase civic participation.
  • Experience working with political data (preferred).
  • Experience partnering with software engineers and technical staff to build simple tools (preferred).

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Employee stock options.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Flexible time off and paid company holidays.
  • Flexible spending account.
  • Parental leave.
  • Flexible schedules.
  • Professional development stipend.
  • Monthly office upkeep stipend.
  • $65,000 - $85,000 annual salary.

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