Data Acquisition Specialist

Data Acquisition Specialist

The Third-Party Data Acquisition team collaborates with Data Platform, Data Governance, IT, internal business partners, and external data providers to deliver third-party data that supports strategic business objectives. The Data Acquisition Specialist serves as a subject matter expert (SME), managing vendor relationships and contracts while driving innovative data sourcing solutions across the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading third-party data discovery and acquisition efforts, including internal stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, data landscape analysis, vendor negotiation, and contract review.
• Partnering with Purchasing and Legal teams to guide data-related legal terms, statements of work, and contract negotiations.
• Advocating for internal reuse of acquired third-party data through stakeholder engagement and education.
• Aligning data acquisition strategies with organizational goals by identifying all potential uses of datasets and estimating their business value.
• Establishing and maintaining consistent program management processes and standards for third-party data enablement.

Complexity & Innovation:

• Delivering innovative and technically sound solutions in a complex, interdependent environment with financial, technical, and project constraints.
• Demonstrating persistence and problem-solving skills in multi-variable scenarios with competing objectives.

Relationship Management:

• Aligning with business stakeholders to drive results, resolve issues, and mitigate risks.
• Interface with internal customers, external vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Providing feedback to departments to improve processes and standards.

Required Skills:

• Program Management

Preferred Skills:

• Vendor Management

Experience Requirements:

• Required: 5+ years of experience in a relevant field, Proven expertise in data acquisition, vendor management, or related domains.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.