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Lead Manager, Data Specialist

Lead Manager, Data Specialist

Make-A-Wish AmericaPhoenix, AZ, US
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Who We Are :

Our vision is to grant the wish of every eligible child. Through our mission, we are uniting communities to grant life-changing wishes. As the world's largest wish-granting organization, we strive to create a sense of community and an environment where we warmly embrace our wish families, volunteers, and colleagues.

Joining Make-A-Wish means becoming part of a mission that believes in the power of a wish.

Location :

Remote positions are open to applicants based anywhere in the continental U.S. Hybrid positions are open to applicants based in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor employment visas or other immigration processes to attain or maintain employment eligibility.

The Team :

Make-A-Wish America is the national headquarters for our organization, providing resources and support for our Chapters around the country. The Information Technology team is comprised of a diverse team of technologists responsible for building and operating the technologies that enable Make-A-Wish to grant the wish of every eligible child.

The Role :

The Data Specialist is a key contributor to enterprise data initiatives, responsible for supporting the development, documentation, and maintenance of data models and pipelines. This role requires solid technical proficiency in SQL and a working knowledge of data structures, governance, and integration practices. Operating within a collaborative, cross-functional environment, the Data Specialist ensures data quality, accessibility, and compliance while contributing to scalable solutions that align with enterprise architecture goals.

As a Lead Manager, Data Specialist at Make-A-Wish America you will have the following responsibilities :

  • Strategy & Planning : Assist in translating business requirements into conceptual and logical data models under the guidance of senior team members.
  • Support the development of tactical data solutions aligned with long-term data architecture goals.

Acquisition & Deployment :

  • Design, develop, implement, and optimize SQL queries for extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) data migration projects.
  • Ensure data integrity, transformation accuracy, and performance efficiency across diverse enterprise source and target systems.
  • Operational Management :

  • Apply SQL proficiency in writing and optimizing queries and stored procedures to support the ongoing development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise applications.
  • Collaborate with project managers, data engineers, and business stakeholders on data-related projects.
  • Contribute to data documentation efforts, including data dictionaries and metadata repositories.
  • Support data quality checks and assist in identifying data inconsistencies.
  • Help maintain and update data architecture documentation.
  • Participate in change control and testing processes for data-related updates.
  • Governance & Compliance :

  • Assist in implementing data governance practices and standards.
  • Ensure adherence to internal data stewardship protocols and compliance requirements.
  • Knowledge and Abilities :

  • Proficient ability to write and interpret SQL-based queries
  • Working knowledge of relational data structures, principles, and practices.
  • Familiarity with metadata concepts and data documentation.
  • Exposure to data modeling, mapping, and profiling tools.
  • Willingness to learn data migration and integration techniques.
  • Understanding of basic web services and data exchange formats (e.g., XML, JSON).
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills in a team-oriented environment.
  • Qualifications :

  • College diploma or university degree in computer science, information systems, or computer engineering required or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of total experience with 2+ years of work experience in a related data field preferred
  • Demonstrable SQL experience working with data (Queries, Functions, Stored Procedures)
  • Experience with data processing flowcharting techniques.
  • Azure Data Factory experience preferred
  • Working Conditions :

  • Ability to thrive in a remote environment.
  • Some domestic travel is required
  • Primarily Mon-Fri during local business hours, with occasional work outside those times as needed.
  • This Role's Hiring Range : $68,500—$80,000 USD

    What We Offer : Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit package, effective day 1 : Medical, Vision, Dental, Wellness
  • Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
  • Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America
  • Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Additional Insurance Plans : Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
  • Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • The organization will send a laptop, 24 monitor, and a docking station / adaptor to new hires
  • Time Off

  • Up to 15 PTO days
  • 10 Sick Days
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • 2 Volunteer Days after one year of service
  • 2 Personal Days accrued annually
  • Maternity Leave
  • Also...

  • Employee Awards and Recognition Programs
  • Individual and Leadership Development
  • Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets
  • Monthly premiums paid for the employee for vision, dental, and short / long term disability.
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