Data Entry Specialist

Department: Federal Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, DC

• Review electronic payroll documents submitted by contractors and subcontractors across the United States.
• Transcribe wage and project data from scanned PDFs into government-provided Excel spreadsheets. 
• Capture critical data elements including:
  • Employee classification and identification number  Hourly pay rates and fringe benefits 
  • Union status of employees  
  • Name and address of construction project 
  •  Contractor and subcontractor information  
• Complete transcription assignments for surveys covering up to three years of payroll data, often with overlapping survey schedules. 
• Ensure accuracy of at least 98%, as verified through random sampling by the Program Office.  
• Deliver all complete and accurate survey data files within 10 calendar weeks of receipt from the Program Office.  
• Provide electronic copies of all data or materials developed, as requested. 
• Participate in onboarding and transition activities, ensuring smooth adoption of procedures, documentation, and communication standards. 
• Adhere strictly to Government security and privacy requirements, including safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and sensitive payroll data. 
• Support continuity of operations during federal holidays, inclement weather, or emergency closures, as directed by the Government. 

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree preferred. 
• Active Public Trust is required
•  Experience: Minimum of 2 years of data entry experience; prior federal contract or payroll transcription experience highly desirable. 
• Technical Skills: o Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data validation, formatting, and quality checks.
  • Ability to interpret scanned payroll forms and transcribe into standardized formats.  
  • Familiarity with secure handling of sensitive data and records management protocols.  
• Core Competencies:
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills. 
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines with overlapping workload.  
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with Program Office staff. 
  • Commitment to data integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality.