Assistant Applications Specialist (Data & AI Analyst)

Assistant Applications Specialist (Data & AI Analyst)

Location: Kansas City, MO

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Contract to Hire)
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $32.00 $38.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Driving is required (MVR check applies)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Assistant Applications Specialist will assist in developing and advancing software technology and tools throughout the organization. This position will work throughout the development and implementation process according to organization budget constraints and internal and external client needs. The role involves partnering with internal business customers to understand data, automation, and reporting needs, and translating them into working solutions. The candidate will use AI tools (Claude Code, Codex, and similar) to prompt effectively, build automations, and stand up AI agents that solve real business problems. They will write and optimize SQL for data analysis, reporting, and light data modeling work, apply basic Python scripting with the support of AI tools to build automation and analysis tasks, and collaborate with software developers to help scale, harden, and operationalize applications that started as rapid prototypes or vibe coded apps. The specialist will work within GitHub and VS Code as part of the standard development workflow, operate comfortably across cloud environments including Azure, GCP, and AWS as engagements require, and act as a go-to resource for internal teams with a customer-first mindset looking to apply AI tooling to everyday data and automation challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing applications, reports, and dashboards for internal and external clients.
• Assist in developing solutions specific to reporting platforms offered throughout the organization, including Microsoft Power Apps and Power BI.
• Assist in configuring security and automation flow routines within applications.
• Assist project staff in producing deliverables for project needs and requirements set forth by the project managers.
• Assist with new software applications to support project delivery and data management initiatives.
• Assist in technology and software applications to support all markets within the company.
• Assist with research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Assist disciplines and different business units in developing software and technology to optimize business processes and deliverables, provide seamless integration, and improve data management.
• Apply basic knowledge of Safety and Quality Control programs; escalate risk related to compliance with company and customer policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Strong working knowledge of SQL and basic data modeling concepts.
• Working proficiency in Python (analyst-level need, not full data engineering depth).
• Experience using AI coding/agent tools such as Claude Code and Codex, including prompt engineering skills.
• Basic knowledge of software development and programming.
• Basic knowledge of software and hardware system architecture.
• Basic knowledge of standard engineering techniques, principles, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment; demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Required Experience

• 1 5 years of relevant experience in a data analyst, automation, or similar hands-on technical role.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience.
• Demonstrated experience using AI coding/agent tools such as Claude Code and Codex, including prompt engineering skills.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or a related degree from an accredited program (Required).

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Driving is required; MVR check will be conducted.
• Position is located on-site at the Kansas City office.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm that has been building critical infrastructure for more than 125 years. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75+ offices across the country and world, the organization has grown to more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue, serving sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. What sets this firm apart is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which aligns every full-time employee's professional incentives with company performance a structure that has earned the organization 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace and multiple Glassdoor Best Places to Work recognitions. Teams here span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, program management professionals, and now data and AI specialists who engage with complex, consequential, and often one-of-a-kind projects from designing major airport expansions to building large-scale energy infrastructure.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-13456

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