University of Kentucky
Data Management Specialist Sr
🇺🇸
Remote - US
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$52K - $86K
💻
Data Science
🗓️
February 16th, 2026
ETL
Python
SQL
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a Data Management Specialist Sr. The role involves managing data needs for multiple research projects, including developing and maintaining data systems, preparing data launches, and supporting public-facing dashboards. The specialist will work closely with faculty and stakeholders to develop analytical designs, optimize data models, and perform data conversion, reporting, and visualization using SQL, Python, and R.
Highlights
- Manage data requirements for specific research projects like the RADOR-KY system.
- Develop, maintain, and improve project data systems and public-facing dashboards.
- Write and review complex, reusable code in SQL, Python, and R for data manipulation and analysis.
- Use ETL tools to manage receipt of data from multiple sources.
- Expert-level knowledge of SQL, with familiarity in automation tools, Linux OS, and continuous integration platforms.
- Prepare reports, visualizations, and fulfill ad-hoc analytical requests.
- Maintain documentation, identify data processes, and coordinate multiple data products.
- Required qualifications include a Master's degree and at least 3 years of related experience.
- Salary range offered is $52,021 to $85,800 per year.
- Position is primarily remote and may include mentoring junior staff.
Data Management Specialist Sr Full Description
Data Management Specialist Sr
Posting Details
Job Title | Data Management Specialist Sr
Requisition Number | RE53267
Working Title |
Department Name | 7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 46
Salary Range | $52,021-85,800/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | MS
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 a Data Management Specialist Sr to join our team developing applications for multiple research projects, including the Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in Kentucky (RADOR-KY) system. Our ideal candidate must be innovative, detail-oriented, and motivated to solve challenges.
This grant funded Data Management Specialist (Senior) position will manage data needs for the specific research projects by preparing data launches, development and maintenance of project data systems, and support in the preparation of deliverables needed to implement public-facing dashboards for stakeholders. We are seeking applicants who can support our success by maintaining documentation, identifying data processes, and helping to coordinate multiple data products. Attention to detail is paramount as well as excellent stakeholder engagement, ability to anticipate potential issues and lead creative problem-solving efforts, and develop superior working relationships with multiple faculty and investigators. The position will work directly with multiple faculty and other high level stakeholders to develop complex analytical designs for dashboards while also diagnosing, validating, and improving performance of data models over time. The position is expected to manage receipt of data from multiple data sources using ETL tools, develop complex, efficient, and reusable SQL/Python/R code meant for improvement, manipulation, and analysis of data, review code in SQL, Python, or R. The ideal candidate will have expert-level knowledge of SQL and familiarity with automation tools, Linux operating systems, and continuous integration platforms. Other responsibilities include performing data conversions, identifying relevant trends, preparing reports & visualizations, fulfilling ad-hoc requests for new analytical variables, and developing dashboards. This position may supervise and mentor junior data management positions.This position will primarily be remote.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Proficiency with SQL, automation, task schedulers, Linux operating systems, and version control tools
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | MS Degree in Computer Science or Data Science, or equivalent experience.
Deadline to Apply | 02/27/2026
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 | RE53267
Working Title |
Department Name | 7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 46
Salary Range | $52,021-85,800/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | MS
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 a Data Management Specialist Sr to join our team developing applications for multiple research projects, including the Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in Kentucky (RADOR-KY) system. Our ideal candidate must be innovative, detail-oriented, and motivated to solve challenges.
This grant funded Data Management Specialist (Senior) position will manage data needs for the specific research projects by preparing data launches, development and maintenance of project data systems, and support in the preparation of deliverables needed to implement public-facing dashboards for stakeholders. We are seeking applicants who can support our success by maintaining documentation, identifying data processes, and helping to coordinate multiple data products. Attention to detail is paramount as well as excellent stakeholder engagement, ability to anticipate potential issues and lead creative problem-solving efforts, and develop superior working relationships with multiple faculty and investigators. The position will work directly with multiple faculty and other high level stakeholders to develop complex analytical designs for dashboards while also diagnosing, validating, and improving performance of data models over time. The position is expected to manage receipt of data from multiple data sources using ETL tools, develop complex, efficient, and reusable SQL/Python/R code meant for improvement, manipulation, and analysis of data, review code in SQL, Python, or R. The ideal candidate will have expert-level knowledge of SQL and familiarity with automation tools, Linux operating systems, and continuous integration platforms. Other responsibilities include performing data conversions, identifying relevant trends, preparing reports & visualizations, fulfilling ad-hoc requests for new analytical variables, and developing dashboards. This position may supervise and mentor junior data management positions.This position will primarily be remote.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Proficiency with SQL, automation, task schedulers, Linux operating systems, and version control tools
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | MS Degree in Computer Science or Data Science, or equivalent experience.
Deadline to Apply | 02/27/2026
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 developing complex SQL code for data management and ETL processes?
- 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 designed or led data quality assurance processes or evaluation plans? If yes, briefly describe your role.
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of working with public health data or health data in general do you have?
- 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
- * How many years of using automation tools do you have? Please, briefly describe.
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of paid work experience do you have using the Linux operating system?
- 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
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vita
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