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Data Management Specialist roles in database administration, data governance, and information architecture qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG’s origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Data Management Specialist is responsible for maintaining the integrity of all ERP system data to provide consistency in data and reporting for all end-users. This includes all data within the ERP system related to SKUs, vendors, and store attributes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure consistency of all master data across the ERP system, such as hierarchy, UPC and vendor data.
- Maintain the entire life cycle of a SKU. This includes the creation of a SKU and all system maintenance such as adjusting Product Status, updating Assortment parameters, and managing the vendor record relationship to the SKU.
- Manage the replacement SKU process in partnership with the Merchandising team.
- Identify data errors and prescribe solutions for eliminating them.
- Develop and enforce data governance policies and standards for the ERP system.
- Create exception reporting to proactively identify potential issues and take action accordingly.
- Develop automation for repetitive tasks when applicable.
- Aid stores in maintaining Location Code integrity.
- Coordinate data migrations for acquisition stores.
- Perform new store set up within ERP system.
- Support all data needs for store physical inventories, including file exchange between ARG and third-party inventory company and all store-facing variance reporting.
- Provide support to stores via ticketing software. This includes answering store questions that may require research and analysis to recommend a resolution.
- Supply data to other Support Center departments that provides actionable insight to support strategic decision-making.
- Execute temporary and discontinued markdowns with the system.
- Implement price and cost changes within the system in partnership with the Pricing team.
- A continuous pattern of regular and prompt attendance is required along with the ability to work a rotating schedule including weekends.
- Maintain open lines of communication with all store associates, field operations team, and the Support Center personnel.
Other Essential Requirements
Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:
- WINNING – In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through people- our strength is being helpful.
- EXCELLENCE – Excellence honors God and inspires people. We aspire to be the best, to continuously improve and to inspire others by giving the team our very best.
- LOVE – Love the people, love the work and love the results.
- INTEGRITY – For Ace to win, we need to be able to trust each other. And trust will require us to be honest, reliable, caring, of high character and of unquestioned ethics.
- GRATITUDE – We recognize that we are blessed to be in the business of serving others.
- HUMILITY – We strive for greatness with a humble, modest, and respectful attitude.
- TEAMWORK – We will fight the natural tendency for control and credit in favor of collaboration and mutual success, recognizing that…Together, we are Ace.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS/BA Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Refined interpersonal skills to engage with others both written and verbally
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, be highly self-motivated
- Analytical thinker, team player, customer-focused, business minded
- Strong working knowledge of Excel
COMPENSATION DETAILS
- Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 per year
For a full list of benefits and open positions, please visit us at: https://acehardware.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ARG_External
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Retail Group is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.
About Ace Retail Group
Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG’s origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Data Management Specialist is responsible for maintaining the integrity of all ERP system data to provide consistency in data and reporting for all end-users. This includes all data within the ERP system related to SKUs, vendors, and store attributes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure consistency of all master data across the ERP system, such as hierarchy, UPC and vendor data.
- Maintain the entire life cycle of a SKU. This includes the creation of a SKU and all system maintenance such as adjusting Product Status, updating Assortment parameters, and managing the vendor record relationship to the SKU.
- Manage the replacement SKU process in partnership with the Merchandising team.
- Identify data errors and prescribe solutions for eliminating them.
- Develop and enforce data governance policies and standards for the ERP system.
- Create exception reporting to proactively identify potential issues and take action accordingly.
- Develop automation for repetitive tasks when applicable.
- Aid stores in maintaining Location Code integrity.
- Coordinate data migrations for acquisition stores.
- Perform new store set up within ERP system.
- Support all data needs for store physical inventories, including file exchange between ARG and third-party inventory company and all store-facing variance reporting.
- Provide support to stores via ticketing software. This includes answering store questions that may require research and analysis to recommend a resolution.
- Supply data to other Support Center departments that provides actionable insight to support strategic decision-making.
- Execute temporary and discontinued markdowns with the system.
- Implement price and cost changes within the system in partnership with the Pricing team.
- A continuous pattern of regular and prompt attendance is required along with the ability to work a rotating schedule including weekends.
- Maintain open lines of communication with all store associates, field operations team, and the Support Center personnel.
Other Essential Requirements
Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:
- WINNING – In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through people- our strength is being helpful.
- EXCELLENCE – Excellence honors God and inspires people. We aspire to be the best, to continuously improve and to inspire others by giving the team our very best.
- LOVE – Love the people, love the work and love the results.
- INTEGRITY – For Ace to win, we need to be able to trust each other. And trust will require us to be honest, reliable, caring, of high character and of unquestioned ethics.
- GRATITUDE – We recognize that we are blessed to be in the business of serving others.
- HUMILITY – We strive for greatness with a humble, modest, and respectful attitude.
- TEAMWORK – We will fight the natural tendency for control and credit in favor of collaboration and mutual success, recognizing that…Together, we are Ace.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS/BA Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Refined interpersonal skills to engage with others both written and verbally
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, be highly self-motivated
- Analytical thinker, team player, customer-focused, business minded
- Strong working knowledge of Excel
COMPENSATION DETAILS
- Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 per year
For a full list of benefits and open positions, please visit us at: https://acehardware.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ARG_External
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Retail Group is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Data Management Specialist
Verify your CIP code covers data management
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer and Information Sciences (11.xx) and Management Information Systems (52.12xx) commonly qualify, but Information Technology degrees vary by institution.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before applying
Before your interview stage, search the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm the company is enrolled. Employers who aren't enrolled cannot legally hire you on a STEM OPT extension, regardless of how willing they are to sponsor.
Build an I-983 training plan around data governance tasks
Your training plan must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just job duties. For Data Management Specialist roles, map objectives like data quality frameworks and metadata standards directly to coursework from your degree program.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Management Specialist roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. This signals the employer already understands work authorization requirements and has filed for similar roles before.
Request an offer letter specifying your OPT end date
Ask the hiring team to include your OPT EAD expiration and the STEM extension start date in your written offer. This protects you if onboarding is delayed and ensures HR initiates the E-Verify I-9 process on your actual start date.
Apply 90 days before your initial OPT expires
USCIS allows you to file your STEM OPT extension application up to 90 days before your EAD expires. Filing early gives you a cap-gap buffer and keeps you authorized to work while USCIS adjudicates, avoiding any gap in employment for your data management role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Management Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on whether your employer's job description requires a STEM degree and whether your degree's CIP code is on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Most Data Management Specialist positions that require a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific degree, not the job title alone.
How do I find Data Management Specialist employers enrolled in E-Verify?
You can search the E-Verify employer database directly to confirm enrollment before applying. Migrate Mate also surfaces Data Management Specialist roles specifically from employers with verified work authorization filing history, so you're not spending time on applications that will stall at the E-Verify step.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for a data management role?
The I-983 must include a list of learning objectives directly tied to your STEM degree, not just a copy of your job description. For a Data Management Specialist, that means documenting how tasks like data pipeline design, quality control frameworks, or database schema management connect to specific courses or competencies from your degree program. Your employer's HR or legal team signs off, and your DSO must approve it.
Can I start working as a Data Management Specialist while my STEM OPT extension is pending?
Yes, if you filed your extension application before your initial OPT EAD expired, you're covered by an automatic 180-day cap-gap authorization. You can continue working for the same employer in the same role during this period. If you want to change employers while your application is pending, talk to your DSO first, since that can affect your authorization status.
What STEM degrees make me eligible for a Data Management Specialist STEM OPT extension?
Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences, Management Information Systems, Data Science, and Information Technology from programs listed under eligible CIP codes on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List are the most common qualifying credentials for this role. Applied Statistics and Operations Research degrees can also qualify depending on the specific job duties. Check O*NET for the occupation's typical education requirements and cross-reference with your degree's CIP code to confirm alignment.