Data Conversion Specialist

NexCore•South Hill, NY

4d•$45 - $60•Remote

About The Position

Position Overview NexCore is seeking a Data Conversion Specialist to support technology integrations as part of our acquisition strategy. This role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of data conversion activities during Operating Company implementations onto NexCore’s technology stack. The Data Conversion Specialist will act as a strategic individual contributor, partnering closely with NexCore implementation teams, vendor implementation teams, and Operating Company stakeholders to ensure legacy data is accurately extracted, transformed, validated, and loaded into target systems. This role is a critical capacity unlock, enabling implementation teams to scale throughput while improving data quality and reducing reliance on third-party consultants. This position is contract-to-hire and fully remote. Conversion to full-time employee: 60-90 days Contract: $45-60hr Full-time: $80,000 - $100,000

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in data conversion, data migration, or system implementation roles.
Strong hands-on experience with: SQL.
Advanced Excel-based data transformation and validation.
Experience owning data conversion activities end-to-end for system implementations.
Ability to work across multiple systems and data domains simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related technical field strongly preferred.
Equivalent practical experience in data conversion, system implementation, or data engineering will be considered where appropriate.
Operates as a self-directed specialist with clear ownership and accountability.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and incomplete data.
Balances data quality rigor with practical delivery timelines.
Capable of supporting one OpCo implementation at a time initially, with flexibility to support parallel efforts as the organization scales.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ETL tools and/or scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
Prior experience supporting ERP or field service system implementations.
Exposure to construction, HVAC, or project-based service industries.
Experience working in acquisition-driven or multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

Own the full data conversion lifecycle for OpCo implementations, including: Data extraction from legacy systems.
Data mapping and transformation.
Population of target ERP and application import templates.
Data validation and reconciliation pre- and post-load.
Serve as the primary point of accountability for data readiness during implementations.
Partner with: NexCore Implementation Analysts and Project Coordinators.
Vendor implementation teams.
Operating Company business and technical stakeholders.
Develop a deep understanding of how legacy systems operate and how data must function in the target environment.
Translate business and operational requirements into accurate data mappings.
Assess legacy data quality and identify risks early in the implementation lifecycle.
Push back on insufficient or inaccurate data when appropriate.
Pragmatically design workarounds when necessary to meet implementation timelines without compromising critical data integrity.
Proactively surface data-related risks, dependencies, and decisions.
Build and maintain reusable conversion templates, scripts, and documentation.
Standardize data conversion approaches across ERP, field service, accounting, CRM, and payroll systems.
Reduce manual effort and variability across implementations over time.
Assist with refining NexCore’s overall data conversion playbook.
Support testing cycles and user validation of converted data.
Assist with go-live readiness related to data completeness and accuracy.
Support post-go-live issue resolution related to data conversion as needed.