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The Data Acquisition Specialist will lead research focused on the extraction, normalization and ingestion of civic data. This person would join a team working to build an unparalleled database used to inform the public and register new voters. Civitech is a remote-first company hiring within our current footprint of 27 states (AL, AK, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY); Civitech does have an office in Austin, TX.
What You Will Do: (50%) Data Acquisition:
- File hundreds of public records requests to obtain publicly available data
- Work closely with technical staff to build and apply web scrapers
- Use internal data platforms, SQL and Google Sheets to extract, clean, explore and upload data
- Drive fast‑paced, complex research projects through thoughtful planning, organization and delegation
- Troubleshoot data issues, resolve flags, and share learnings to enhance data quality and the end user experience
(50%) Project Management:
- Lead a research project focused on the collection of data from public information requests
- Delegate tasks, monitor progress, and find creative solutions to meet tight deadlines
- Independently develop project checkpoints, milestones, and dashboards for assessing and communicating progress to the broader team
- Scope out new research projects and communicate requirements around timeline, scope and staffing
About You:
- Experience using web scrapers to collect data from both static and dynamic sources
- Experience filing public records requests
- 3‑7 years of professional experience in data acquisition and project management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with SQL
- Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills
- Experience maintaining complex datasets
- Committed to leveraging technology and data products to increase civic participation
Additional Qualifications (desired but not required)
- Experience working with political data
- Experience partnering with software engineers and technical staff to build simple tools
About our Data Acquisition Team: The Data Acquisition team is focused on building processes to extract, normalize, ingest and regularly refresh large volumes of civic data. The Data Acquisition Specialist is on our Data Acquisition team and reports to our Director of Data Acquisition.
Why Work at Civitech:
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Options
- Employer‑paid Life Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Parental Leave
- Flexible Schedules
- Professional Development Stipend
- Monthly Office Upkeep Stipend
65000 - 85000 USD a year
Civitech is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Civitech provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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Job Info:
- Company: Civitech
- Position: Data Acquisition Specialist
- Work Location: Austin
- Country: US
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