Job Title: Digital Solutions & Data Management Specialist 

Company Name: Nebraska Children and Families Foundation 

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt, Salary 

Location: Lincoln, Omaha, or remote within Nebraska 

Pay: $60,000-$80,000 per year, based on experience

NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION: 

Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (NCFF) is a nonprofit created to support children, young adults, and families with the overall goal of giving our state's children what they need to thrive. We do this by building strong communities that support families. Our mission is to create positive change for Nebraska’s children through community engagement and we believe in a Nebraska where all children will have the resources and support to thrive. 

SUMMARY 

Nebraska Children and Families Foundation seeks a Python/Django developer and SQL database administrator to help us manage our growing data lifecycle needs. If you are a technology enthusiast who enjoys developing web applications, tuning databases for optimal performance, and automating data pipelines, we think you’ll enjoy being a member of our team.  

For over 25 years, NCFF has been using evidence-based and evidence-informed practices to help children, young adults, and families thrive. We partner with community-based organizations and government agencies to serve some of the state's most vulnerable populations. Data plays a key role in understanding the needs of those we serve and demonstrating the impact our programs and initiatives have. 

As the Digital Solutions & Data Management Specialist, you will manage every stage of the data lifecycle from creation & capture to deletion. You will use Django to build data capture web apps, write scripts to automate the flow of data, work closely with our Research & Evaluation team to automate the data query and preparation process to meet their needs and help design & manage our data warehouse infrastructure to ensure data integrity and accessibility for cross-system data sharing. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Django Web Application Development: We try to use existing and off-the-shelf data collection solutions as much as possible; however, sometimes, nothing meets our needs. When that is the case, you’ll work closely with our AVP of Operations & IT Solutions to develop a custom-built solution. 
• Data Storage & Warehousing: We collect data in multiple management information systems and receive data from many partners. You will ensure that data integrity is maintained as it moves between systems, that data is transferred securely, and that only appropriate people have access to the data. 
• Data Preparation Automation: You will write the SQL queries and necessary scripts to automate data preparation as it goes into a data warehouse. 
• Systems Administration: You will be the primary system administrator for the Ubuntu servers and database cluster that supports our data operations. 

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY:  

Commit to and actively work toward equity, diversity, and inclusivity in all aspects of duties related to staff, internal and external stakeholders, contractors, consultants, trainers, and external agencies.   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None to start. 

WORK DIRECTION RECEIVED: Works with minimal direction. 

SCOPE/NATURE OF DISCRETION: Delegated discretion; authority to initiate and carry out actions that are deemed essential. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

• Strong technical skills in SQL and database management 
• Strong programming and database administration skills 
• Strong data management & data security skills 
• Knowledge of Python 3 
• Knowledge of Django 4 
• Excellent communication skills 
• The ability to work independently and on a team 
• Excellent cross-team collaboration skills 
• Demonstrated ability for continuous learning and improvement of technical skills 

PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES 

• Familiarity with database design 
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and PostGIS 
• Familiarity with Ubuntu 22.04 
• Familiarity with Docker 
• Familiarity with Git 
• Knowledge of UI/UX Design Principles 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field. 
• In lieu of a degree, 2+ years of experience in full-stack web development (preferably with Django), Python programming, data pipeline management, or database administration. 
• Experience managing data integrity and data security across multiple systems 
• Experience managing relational databases 
• Experience managing Ubuntu servers. 

Equivalency Statement  

An equivalent combination of education, work experience, volunteer experience, and lived experience will be considered. We recognize that individuals will meet these requirements in different ways and encourage all that do to apply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. 
• The employee is frequently required to use hands. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Remote / Work from Home option available 
• Hybrid option available in Lincoln or Omaha 
• Flexible scheduling, including possible evenings and weekends. 
• Willingness to travel, including overnight stays. 

Nebraska Children and Families Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.