Data Technician (I, II, III) - IFS Colombo 09

Job Description:

A Data Technician has comprehensive knowledge of proprietary software installation, data acquisition best practices, business requirements and quality control procedures. Is able to work independently and within a team environment. This individual will train and mentor colleagues in data acquisition best practices. The Data Technician processes electronic data for integration into proprietary software for processing. This individual performs Quality Assurance \ Quality Control processes for internal processing.

Responsibilities:

• Acquire and interpret county and state level data using most cost effective and efficient processes to meet and or exceed budget requirements and currency guidelines 
• Plan and organize route for optimal data acquisition 
• Route Maintenance: Provide supplies for requested data, identify new sources for data acquisition, and ensure the most update to date information for our data sources 
• Foster relationships with data source vendors 
• Capture best practices to ensure data deadlines are met based on current requirements Process electronic data (CD, FTP, and Website) for integration into company proprietary software 
• Maintain teams Microsoft SharePoint, OneNote, and website lists 
• Distribute the finalized collection to Data Acquisitions QAQC process 
• Distribute final Quality Assurance / Quality Control output to internal customers 
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and business communication skills; strong collaboration 
• Strong Leadership and Mentoring skills 
• Well organized and efficient with keen judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills 
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal direction from management. Understands need for lateral thinking; Displays willingness to adapt to new ways of doing business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or certificate or equivalent experience with high school diploma 
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years of relevant work experience in interpreting data, assessing workload for optimal data acquisition 
• Able to work/be available a couple hours a day that overlap with US Business Hours is a must. 
• English Proficiency 
• Legal Document / Data Entry Experience 
• Pattern Recognition 
• Type 60 wpm 
• Microsoft Suite Experience

Additional Information:

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.