Data Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Title: Data Quality Assurance Specialist

Posting Information:

Work Site - Raleigh, NC

All work must be completed on site at the client's discretion.

Position Description:NCDHHS Data Office is seeking a Data Quality Assurance Specialist.Develop a DATA QUALITY evaluation and improvement strategy for use across the Department regarding DATA integrity, timeliness, accuracy, consistency, and completenessNOTE- this is NOT a standard software quality assurance/tester role. The focus is on DATA quality and improvement, through workflow, user interface, data validation, and culture change. • Work with Data Stewards from each Division to implement data quality evaluation and improvement• Work with Data Stewards to develop and document business rules for datasets• Train and educate Departmental staff on data quality importance and best practices• Perform statistical tests on large datasets to determine data quality and integrity in collaboration with Business Units• Evaluate system performance and design, as well as its effect on data quality.• Collaborate with database and software developers to improve data collection and storage processes.• Analyze existing software interfaces and user workflows to identify and eliminate factors that allow data quality problems to be introduced• Write scripts for data cleaning.• Report data analysis findings to management to inform business decisions and prioritize information system needs.• Document processes and maintain data records.• Keep abreast of developments and trends in data quality analysis. Knowledge/Skills/Education:• Programming in one or more scripting languages• Code versioning best practices• Data Quality profiling and evaluation• Data Quality improvement• Ability to establish collegial relationships built on trustBachelor’s in computer science or related field. 5+ years of experience.

Skills Table:SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceKnowledge of Programming in one or more scripting languagesRequired3YearsCode versioning best practicesRequired3YearsExperience with Data Quality profiling and evaluationRequired3YearsExperience with Data Quality improvementRequired3YearsAbility to establish collegial relationships built on trustRequired3YearsBachelor’s in computer science or related field. 5+ years of experience.Required3Years