Requisition ID R15552 & R15553 · Begins 7/8/2025
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We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Google Sheets Specialist to join our team full-time. The ideal candidate is an expert in Google Sheets, with deep experience using it to manage, analyze, and connect complex datasets — effectively using it as a relational database. This role will support data-driven decision-making across departments, build smart data systems, and automate workflows for operational efficiency.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Data Architecture & Management
- Design and maintain interconnected Google Sheets systems that mimic relational database structures.
- Normalize and organize datasets across multiple sheets and tabs for consistency and scalability.
- Create dynamic dashboards, lookup tables, and structured data flows.
- Advanced Sheets Development
- Develop formulas, array formulas, queries, and nested functions to manipulate and analyze data.
- Use Apps Script to automate data processing, integrations, and scheduled tasks.
- Build tools or templates that can be reused across the organization.
- Process Improvement & Support
- Collaborate with teams to understand their data needs and translate them into reliable, user-friendly tools.
- Troubleshoot spreadsheet performance issues and offer scalable solutions.
- Train or support colleagues in best practices for managing and using complex Sheets systems.
- Integrations & Automation
- Integrate Google Sheets with other Google Workspace tools (Forms, Docs, Drive, etc.).
- Use APIs or third-party tools (e.g., Zapier, Make, BigQuery) to connect Sheets to external data sources or systems.
Qualifications
Required:
- 3+ years of professional experience using Google Sheets at an advanced level.
- Expertise with QUERY, IMPORTRANGE, ARRAYFORMULA, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, FILTER, REGEX, and other complex formulas.
- Demonstrated ability to use Google Sheets to simulate relational database behavior.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Google Apps Script or JavaScript.
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation practices.
Preferred:
- Experience integrating Sheets with CRM, ERP, or project management tools.
- Background in data analytics, information systems, operations, or related fields.
- Familiarity with SQL concepts and data modeling.
Job Application
About SIL
Dallas, TX - Founded in 1934
SIL is a global, faith-based nonprofit that works with local communities around the world to develop language solutions that expand possibilities for a better life.
Our faith inspires and informs our commitment to expand possibilities for people to thrive. We believe all people are created by God and given language as a means for flourishing. Through language, we understand who we are, experience relationships and explore life’s most important questions.