Penn-Mar Human Services · 18 hours ago
Data Specialist
Freeland, Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$55K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expPenn-Mar Human Services is dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Data Specialist plays a critical role in managing and analyzing organizational data to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
Health CareNon ProfitSocial Impact
Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, understand, and document business requirements
Connect to data sources, import data, and transform data for Business Intelligence
Collect and preprocess data from different sources
Develop visual reports, dashboards, and KPI scorecards using Power BI
Create analytic solutions through Power BI platform
Serve as the primary contact with data consultants and platforms
Follow established security policies and procedures to ensure appropriate access following the principle of least privilege
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain data accuracy and integrity within application and BI systems
Support data cleansing and data validation processes to ensure high-quality analysis
Perform regularly scheduled data update, maintenance, and verification tasks
Enforce company-wide data standardization based on the Data Dictionary and Data Entry Guidelines
Coordinate data clean-up efforts within the organization
Educate the organization on the importance of standardized data
Serve as contributing member of the Data Strategy and Data Governance Workgroups
Lead and manage the cross-functional Data Management Workgroup and Data Team
Develop, update, publish, and educate the organization on data-related policies, procedures, and guidelines
Complete assigned HIPAA and security related tasks in a timely manner per Tech policies and procedures
Promote and educate the company to become a data-driven organization
Assist in development and implementation of data-driven strategies
Provide Power BI training to end-users
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, information systems, or a related field, plus 2+ years of experience in data management, analysis, or business intelligence roles
OR: Associate's degree in data science, computer science, information systems, or a related field, plus 4+ years of relevant experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power BI, including DAX, Power Query, and data gateway configuration
Familiarity with database and data warehousing concepts and tools
Eagerness to learn and adapt to new data tools and technologies
Preferred
Experience with Cognos Business Intelligence (or UKG Pro BI) platform
Certification in Power BI or data analytics
Experience in social or human services and the non-profit sector
Knowledge of HIPAA data governance framework
Benefits
Medical, Rx, HRA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life Insurances
403b (Retirement Plan) with generous (2.5x) Match
Short- and Long-term disability insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and 12 Paid Holidays
Company
Penn-Mar Human Services
Penn-Mar Human Services is a nonprofit organization that offers day learning, employment, community living, and respite care services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gregory Miller
President/Chief Executive Officer
Jackie Rebert-Stevens
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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