Data Collection Specialist

Overview:

We are looking for a Data Collection Specialist with excellent communication, time management, organizational and data analysis skills to join our Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality (AR/VR) team. The role will focus on managing research collections with participants designed to validate the engineering approach for augmented and virtual reality-enabled products. We will evaluate feedback and make recommendations to the AR/VR product teams that will be used in design strategies and engineering approaches. The Data Collections Specialist will also develop analytical methods for consolidating data inputs and collating user feedback to help guide the technical requirements of the product team. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end success of this program from data collection, data review and visualization, to client reporting and technical issue troubleshooting.
Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in data collection, data analysis, data visualization, or similar experience

Preferred Proficiencies:

• Expertise in Google suite/applications (Hangouts, Meet, Sheets, Slides, Docs)
• Experience working in digital/technology companies with tech products in a customer/client service environment
• Knowledge and interest in AR/VR

Responsibilities:

• Gather user feedback, preferences & research data based on requirements from the client
• Lead end-to-end workflow from scheduling, to compiling results, to client reporting, to documenting & troubleshooting technical issues
• Create process documentation, training materials, standard methodologies and represent data with charts and graphs for easy consumption by client partners
• Collaborate with team members on data validation, deriving key insights, coordination & task prioritization, and communicate updates about fixes/edits to tools & programs used for collection
• Triage operational issues & make recommendations for how to alter process based on observations
• Report project status, adhere to key timelines and milestones, identify data gaps, and serve as a bridge between operational and technical teams

Salary and other compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $19.00 - $21.60 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

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About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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