{"id":3072459,"url":"https://alion.io/job/urc-it-specialist-consultancy","title":"IT Specialist- Consultancy","company":{"id":2805586,"name":"URC","domain":"urc-chs.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/urc-chs","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Paycor","truth_index":null},"role":"Support","role_family":"Support","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Haiti"],"countries":["HT"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":80000,"max_usd":202000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":70},"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Power BI","optional":false},{"name":"Tableau","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-22T09:50:37Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-22","last_verified_at":"2026-10-25T07:52:46Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Introduction\nUniversity Research Co., LLC (URC) is seeking a short-term IT Specialist to lead the startup and configuration of technology systems for U.S. Government-funded monitoring activities under the Haiti Independent Monitoring and Verification Activity (IMVA).\nThe IT Specialist will work with the Haiti IMVA technical and management teams to establish an integrated, practical, and secure information technology environment for monitoring planning, field data collection, data management, analysis, visualization, reporting, and follow-up. The position will lead configuration of project data platforms, integration of workflows, development of AI-assisted monitoring processes, and establishment of systems that can be maintained by the project team after the initial startup period.\nPosition Objective\nThe main objective of this short-term assignment is to lead the design, configuration, integration, testing, documentation, and transition of the core technology systems required to support the Haiti IMVA monitoring workflow.\nThe IT Specialist will focus on startup and system configuration rather than routine long-term IT support.\nSpecific Tasks\nThe IT Specialist will be responsible for the following key tasks:\nReview the IMVA technical requirements and proposed monitoring workflow and translate them into practical system and technology requirements.\nAssess available URC systems and platforms and recommend an appropriate technical configuration that minimizes unnecessary system development and duplication.\nConfigure the project technology environment supporting monitoring planning, data collection, data management, analysis, visualization, reporting, and follow-up.\nLead development and configuration of the project monitoring database, TPM Tracker, and associated workflow tools.\nEstablish integrated data flows between field data collection systems, project databases, GIS tools, dashboards, document repositories, and reporting processes.\nLead configuration of dashboards and visualization architecture in collaboration with the IMVA GIS & Data Manager.\nIdentify opportunities to automate routine data transfer, validation, consolidation, notification, tracking, and reporting processes.\nLead the development and configuration of AI-assisted workflows for appropriate stages of the TPM process, including document reviews, planning, sampling and evidence requirement, tool development, data cleaning and analysis, triangulation, reporting, and follow-up.\nEstablish appropriate controls for AI-assisted processes, including human review, information security, confidentiality, traceability, and quality assurance.\nConfigure user roles, access permissions, authentication, document management, and other system controls appropriate to project responsibilities.\nEstablish practical data backup, recovery, retention, and security procedures consistent with project and URC requirements.\nEstablish and promote secure use of project technology by staff working in Haiti, including practical solutions for connectivity limitations and field operating conditions.\nDevelop or configure integrations between systems where needed to reduce duplicate data entry and improve information flow.\nTest systems and workflows with project users before full implementation.\nLead pilot testing of technology-enabled TPM workflows and resolve or coordinate resolution of identified technical problems.\nDevelop clear system documentation, configuration records, user guides, and standard operating procedures.\nTrain and transition system administration responsibilities to the GIS & Data Manager and other designated project staff so the systems can be maintained after the assignment ends.\nProvide practical training to project staff on relevant platforms, workflows, AI-assisted tools, and information security procedures.\nRecommend any longer-term technical support or system maintenance requirements before completion of the assignment.\nTransfer system administration information, documentation, credentials, configurations, and outstanding technical actions to designated project staff at the conclusion of the assignment.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, data science, software engineering, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.\nAt least 10 years of progressively responsible experience designing, configuring, integrating, or managing information systems or data platforms.\nDemonstrated experience establishing integrated data environments involving databases, data collection systems, visualization tools, and workflow automation.\nStrong experience with cloud-based data platforms and modern data management architectures.\nDemonstrated experience with AI-assisted tools, generative AI, or AI-enabled business/data workflows.\nExperience designing or configuring automated workflows and system integrations.\nExperience with data visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS, or comparable tools.\nWorking knowledge of database design, APIs, data integration, user access management, information security, and data protection.\nAbility to translate operational and program requirements into practical technical solutions.\nExperience developing system documentation and training non-technical users.\nExperience supporting monitoring and evaluation, international development, humanitarian, health, or similar programs is preferred.\nExperience designing technology solutions for low-connectivity or challenging operating environments is preferred.\nHaiti experience is an asset but is not required.\nProfessional English proficiency required. French proficiency is strongly preferred; Haitian Creole is an asset.\nCore Competencies\nStrong systems thinking and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to translate user requirements into practical technology solutions.\nStrong understanding of data architecture and system integration.\nAbility to work effectively with technical and non-technical staff.\nStrong documentation and training skills.\nAbility to prioritize practical solutions over unnecessary technical complexity.\nStrong attention to information security, confidentiality, and data integrity.\nAbility to complete defined startup deliverables within a short assignment period.\nURC will review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis and may fill the position before the advertised closing date of October 30. 2026. 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