University of Kentucky
Data Management Specialist
🇺🇸
Hybrid - Lexington, KY
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$47K - $78K
💻
Data Science
🗓️
April 16th, 2026
ETL
SQL
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a Data Management Specialist. This role involves executing SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and loading, supporting ETL processes, performing data quality validation, maintaining technical documentation, and assisting researchers with data management across multiple public health data sources.
Highlights
- Execute SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) tasks.
- Perform data quality assurance and validation checks.
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation including data dictionaries and process guides.
- Support researchers and study staff in data management operations.
- Proficiency in SQL is required; familiarity with automation, Linux, and version control tools is preferred.
- Position offers hands-on experience with database administration and public health informatics systems.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience is required.
- Annual salary range is $47,278 to $78,000.
- Position is full-time staff with primary remote work option.
Data Management Specialist Full Description
Data Management Specialist
Posting Details
Job Title | Data Management Specialist
Requisition Number | RE53255
Working Title |
Department Name | 7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 45
Salary Range | $47,278-78,000/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs
Shift | Primarily Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed.
Job Summary
The College of Public Health/Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking Data Management Specialist to join our team developing applications for multiple research projects, including the Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in Kentucky (RADOR-KY) system.
We are seeking a Data Management Specialist to support our data management operations through SQL-based data engineering, quality control, and technical documentation. This position will execute SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and loading across multiple public health data sources, assist with ETL processes, and perform data quality validation checks. The ideal candidate will monitor data pipelines, maintain comprehensive technical documentation including data dictionaries and process guides, and provide support to researchers and study staff. This role requires strong SQL skills, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative approach to learning data management best practices. The position offers hands-on experience with database administration, data quality assurance, and public health informatics systems while working closely with senior data management, data science team members, and faculty investigators.
This position will primarily be remote.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Proficiency with SQL; familiarity with automation and/or Linux; version control tools
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science , Data Science, or equivalent experience
Deadline to Apply | 04/22/2026
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number | RE53255
Working Title |
Department Name | 7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 45
Salary Range | $47,278-78,000/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs
Shift | Primarily Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed.
Job Summary
The College of Public Health/Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking Data Management Specialist to join our team developing applications for multiple research projects, including the Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in Kentucky (RADOR-KY) system.
We are seeking a Data Management Specialist to support our data management operations through SQL-based data engineering, quality control, and technical documentation. This position will execute SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and loading across multiple public health data sources, assist with ETL processes, and perform data quality validation checks. The ideal candidate will monitor data pipelines, maintain comprehensive technical documentation including data dictionaries and process guides, and provide support to researchers and study staff. This role requires strong SQL skills, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative approach to learning data management best practices. The position offers hands-on experience with database administration, data quality assurance, and public health informatics systems while working closely with senior data management, data science team members, and faculty investigators.
This position will primarily be remote.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Proficiency with SQL; familiarity with automation and/or Linux; version control tools
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science , Data Science, or equivalent experience
Deadline to Apply | 04/22/2026
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many years of experience do you have writing SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, or cleaning?
- None
- More than 0 up through 2 years
- More than 2 years up through 4 years
- More than 4 years up through 6 years
- More than 6 years
- * Have you worked with ETL tools or processes before? If yes, which tools and in what capacity?
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your experience with data quality control or validation activities.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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