Summary

The Variable Data Development Specialist is responsible for designing and implementing long-term solutions, automations, and procedures as well as offering guidance to team members on complex technical challenges. This role designs, deploys, and maintains custom, scalable systems that enhance workflow efficiency across the department and organization, leveraging and integrating with SeaChange tools such as the MIS (Management Information System), the GATHER platform, BCC Ignite, Quadient Inspire Designer and Scaler, Enfocus Switch, and other internal workflow systems.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities 

· Develop, document, deploy, and promote best practices, coding standards, and operational protocols for variable data programming.

· Participate in high-impact projects, focusing on long-term solutions and providing guidance to team members on complex challenges. 

· Train employees on changes and key system protocols.  

· Develop and maintain custom, scalable systems for department and organization workflows. 

· Create resilient, testable, and efficient systems following best practices.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new programs and deliver innovative solutions to client challenges.

· Provide expertise and troubleshooting for day-to-day operations.

· Create custom programming for variable data and triggered business logic on campaigns.

· Cleanse, convert, and standardize mailing outputs to USPS postal standards.

· Produce customer proof and production files for SeaChange presses and equipment.

· Perform department and company quality checks.

· Provide postage estimates, drop ship, commingling and freight plan recommendations.

· Participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives (such as Kaizen events) where applicable.

· Adhere to all current, approved Information Security policies including appropriate handling of Confidential and Internal data, which could include PHI, ePHI, PII.

· Proactively seek opportunities for personal and organizational growth and communicate concerns or improvement ideas to leadership.

· Participate in annual Information Security training as well as topic-specific training based on the sensitivity of data accessed.

· Ensure all safety policies are followed and hold a high regard for the safety of others.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

· Industry related mailing and print experience required.

· Excellent communication and writing skills to appropriately interpret and relay production instructions.

· Professional and proactive interaction with clients and internal clients is a key component of the position.

· Extensive knowledge of the print and mailing industries, high quality standards, mature judgement, and strong organizational work habits.

· Must have background using Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.