Data Analyst position- MAPLight.org illuminates the connection between money and politics

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Data Analyst Full-time MAPLight.org http://maplight.org/
MAPLight.org, an innovative, award-winning nonprofit, is seeking a
Data Analyst. This position is full-time and based in downtown
Berkeley, California (close to BART).

MAPLight.org illuminates the connection between money and politics in
unprecedented ways. Our groundbreaking website links campaign
contributions with how legislators vote, revealing how money and
politics affect the specific issues people care about. This is an
excellent opportunity to learn about all aspects of a nonprofit,
mission-based organization.

The Data Analyst assists the Research Director, along with the
technical team and other MAPLight.org staff, in all aspects of the
organization, primarily by ensuring that the data that the
organization publishes is 100% correct and that the processes for
ensuring data accuracy are as efficient as possible. The research and
tech teams work in concert to troubleshoot and improve current data
streams as well as design and implement site improvements and research
tools.

Responsibilities include:

Define and implement acquisition, mapping, loading and QA strategies
for new and existing data sets
Manage these operational processes
Use SQL and related tools to analyze data tables and reverse-engineer
undocumented data dictionaries and analyze values for accuracy, trends
and outliers
Document requirements and technical specs for data processes and tools
aid in data management
Provide input on requirements and data-related aspects of specs for
other applications, including the MAPLight.org website
Provide ad hoc SQL queries and generate reports on deadline
Communicating and coordinating with data partners
Other duties as assigned
Required qualifications:

Intermediate to advanced SQL skills
Ability to track down problems and fix them without documentation
Desire to document new and existing processes
100% attention to detail, 100% accurate
Computer-savvy, web-savvy
Excellent organizational skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Personal dedication to MAPLight.org's mission and work
Desired skills:

Experience in data modeling and schema design
Experience in designing and testing Web applications
Ability to integrate new research tools and processes
This position is full-time, with salary depending on experience. This
position is available immediately and includes health benefits and
paid vacation. Come work with us on the cutting edge of government
transparency and accountability.

About MAPLight.org:

MAPLight.org, a groundbreaking public database, illuminates the
connection between campaign donations and legislative votes in
unprecedented ways. Elected officials collect large sums of money to
run their campaigns, and they often pay back campaign contributors
with special access and favorable laws. This common practice is
contrary to the public interest, yet legal. MAPLight.org makes money/
vote connections transparent, to help citizens hold their legislators
accountable.

MAPLight.org's small, effective team has won numerous awards,
including a 2008 Webby award nomination for best Politics website.
Learn more at http://maplight.org

How to Apply:

To apply, send cover letter and resume to DeAnna Dalton, Development
Associate, at deanna@maplight.org. Please reference "Data Analyst"
in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis,
and the position will remain open until filled. No phone calls please. MAPLight.org
is an equal opportunity employer.