Data Specialist

Position Overview

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Oakland is dedicated to restoring safety, dignity, and hope through high‐quality data management. In this role, the Data Specialist supports data entry, quality assurance, and reporting across multiple programs and funder systems—ensuring that critical program outcomes are communicated accurately and on time. You will play a key part in transforming raw data into actionable insights to support both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Record, correct, and enter client data across IRC and funder-required databases (e.g., ETO, county systems, ORR/state portals).
• Ensure data integrity through regular audits, analysis, and the creation and submission of program reports meeting funder-specific requirements.
• Provide data visualization using graphs, dashboards, and Power BI to effectively communicate outcomes and trends.
• Train staff, interns, and volunteers on data systems and troubleshoot database or reporting system issues.
• Collaborate across departments to gather, validate, and submit accurate information for grant reporting and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Training or education in data systems management, data science, evaluation, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in data management, program evaluation, or a comparable role in social services or nonprofit environments.
• Experience working with multiple reporting systems and funder-specific databases, or the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Strong skills in data management and analysis, with the ability to pull, clean, interpret, and summarize data from various sources.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and effective communication skills.

Compensation

Pay Range: $29.10 - $30.00. Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates and are based on the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual experience, and skills relative to the defined requirements.

Benefits & Perks

• 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, and 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure).
• Medical insurance starting at $143 per month.
• Dental starting at $6.50 per month and Vision starting at $5 per month.
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.