Temp Data Specialist

Robert Half
Oakland, CA, United States
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Data Analysis Spreadsheets Databases Data Migration Operational Data Store Power BI Standard Sql Tableau (Software) Data Management

Job description

Our client is seeking a Data Specialist to provide long-term temporary support for key program and operational initiatives. This role will help process ECM data, manage quality assurance activities, and support data migration efforts to PearSuite, while also assisting with reporting, tracking, and program support needs.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data in a business-facing, team-oriented environment and can balance analytical work with coordination, follow-up, and cross-functional support. The right candidate will be comfortable handling reporting requests, maintaining accurate records, identifying data issues, and helping teams use information to improve processes and outcomes., * Collect, organize, track, and maintain program and operational data

  • Process ECM data and support ongoing data management activities
  • Assist with quality assurance processes by reviewing data accuracy and identifying discrepancies
  • Support data migration efforts to PearSuite and help ensure clean, accurate record transfers
  • Prepare reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and other data tracking tools
  • Respond to internal data requests and provide routine reporting support
  • Help monitor program performance metrics and support outcome tracking
  • Partner with internal teams, staff, and contractors to support accurate data collection and reporting practices
  • Present findings, summaries, and recommendations in a clear and user-friendly format
  • Assist with process documentation and recommend improvements to data workflows when needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Public Administration, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ years of experience in data analysis, reporting, program support, or related work
  • Strong experience with data entry, data tracking, reporting, and record accuracy
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with databases or data management systems
  • Ability to organize information, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly
  • Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

  • Experience in public sector, nonprofit, healthcare, or community-based organizations
  • Familiarity with Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Results-Based Accountability (RBA), or similar reporting/performance frameworks
  • Experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL
  • Prior experience supporting program operations, compliance-related reporting, or policy-related initiatives

Ideal Candidate: This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys combining data support, reporting, coordination, and process improvement in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable translating data into useful information that supports teams, programs, and decision-making.

About the company

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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