Data Specialist

As a Specialist, you will serve as a subject matter expert for catalog systems, data pipelines, and workflow automation. You'll handle complex catalog and tooling issues, perform data validation and root-cause analysis, and drive improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across workflows.

You'll partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations to test, document, and operationalize new tools and processes. This role is ideal for someone with strong data fluency, technical curiosity, and a passion for leveraging technology and AI to improve how teams work.

What You'll Do

• Act as a subject matter expert for complex catalog workflows, data models, and system integrations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalations using SQL, Mode, and Snowflake to identify root causes and validate data accuracy.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Tooling teams to test, document, and launch new technical solutions.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to identify workflow improvements, detect errors, and enhance data quality.
• Write and refine structured prompts for troubleshooting and automation; support adoption of effective prompt-writing practices across the team.
• Identify recurring system issues and deliver data-backed recommendations for tooling and process improvements.
• Support the rollout of new technical workflows by ensuring thorough testing, documentation, and accuracy.
• Serve as a go-to resource for Specialists on technical best practices, data literacy, and efficient tool usage.
• Uphold high standards for quality, accuracy, and efficiency across all deliverables.

• Excel
• Data management and data sets
• Analytics
• SQL and querying
• Mode
• High-volume data work / data entry

Top Skills

• Excel
• Data accuracy & data sets
• SQL

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced analytical and technical problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SQL, with the ability to independently query Mode, Snowflake, or similar data environments.
• Experience with automation tools, AI-assisted workflows, or scripting, such as Apps Script, Python, OpenAI, Gemini, or equivalent.
• Strong systems thinking - understanding how tools, data, and workflows connect.
• Clear communicator, able to explain complex concepts through written documentation and real-time troubleshooting.
• Curious and proactive in exploring new tools, AI models, and automation techniques.
• Enjoys mentoring peers and helping others build technical confidence.
• Able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.