Data Acquisition Manager

Big data is our business. At Data Trust we provide the best political data in the market through our premier national voter file combined with expansive consumer data inventories and individualized analytical models. We are enabling our rightofcenter clients to create a datafirst strategy.

Job Summary

The Data Acquisition Manager is responsible for managing all raw data collection processes including vote history absentee and early vote information as well as directly managing three team members. This position reports to the Director of Master Data Management.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daytoday workload for the Data Acquisition team

Interview train and onboard new hires to the Data Acquisition team

Create maintain and develop ETL (Extract Transform and Load) pipelines via Azure data Factory for streamlined product delivery and ingestion

Utilize and leverage Azure Blob Storage for data warehouse projects and client integrations

Develop Data Acquisition team members through continuous feedback training and conducting performance reviews

Ensure team priorities are properly aligned with department and company goals

Work with leadership to establish the annual build schedule to set framework for collections processes

Communicate data collection timelines to any internal or client stakeholders

Determine file collection frequency and timelines

Establish relationships with Secretary of State offices nationwide for collection requests

Collaborate and synchronize with primary client on their data collection efforts

Assist team with collecting and processing voter file absentee & early vote data nationwide

Create absentee and early vote data reports for leadership and clients

Stay informed on statuses of data collection requests both electronic and mail

Develop and refine stored procedures for absentee data processing optimization

Establish thorough knowledge of state election timelines including voter registration absentee and ballot return deadlines

Collaborate with other data teams to establish priorities and timelines

Ensure complete accuracy on any Data Acquisition paperwork and forms

Create election information resources for internal and external parties

Skills

Excellent attention to detail prioritization and project management skills involving multiple internal and external parties

Strong organizational skills to handle many competing and urgent deadlines

Professional communication skills to establish relationships with vendors and clients

Reliability to accomplish work efficiently thoroughly and accurately

Strong knowledge in SQL Excel and Microsoft Azure products

Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products

Understand state election laws and deadlines to ensure data collection is timely

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree preferably in political or data related field

3 years of work experience in political data or campaigns

3 years of experience with SQL and Excel

2 years of experience working with Microsoft Azure products (Data Factories Logic Apps etc.
Python and Databricks experience preferred

Demonstrated experience working with raw data preferred

Ability to work early late or weekend hours during peak election seasons as needed

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In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. As a matter of company policy we are not able to sponsor visas.