Data Governance & Quality Analyst

BCT Partners; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BCT Partners in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Data Management Specialist to support data management, reporting, workflow tracking, and customer service for Head Start and Early Head Start grant recipients. This role ensures data accuracy, quality, and accessibility to support program oversight and decision-making.

The candidate will validate data, maintain metadata, run basic SQL, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve data quality, streamline operations, and advance outcomes for children and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Library Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certifications in data management or information governance are a plus.
• 3 years of relevant post-baccalaureate professional experience in data management, records management, metadata management, document management, or related fields.
• Experience supporting data quality assurance, data governance, or enterprise data management initiatives preferred.
• Prior experience working with large datasets and document repositories in a professional environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform data validation, cleansing, standardization, and quality assurance activities to maintain accurate and reliable datasets.
• Review, analyze, and resolve data discrepancies, inconsistencies, and duplicate records across multiple systems and repositories.
• Maintain and manage metadata, records, and documentation in compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and data governance standards.
• Support the implementation and enforcement of data management best practices, standards, and workflows.
• Utilize Excel, Smartsheet, and other data management tools to organize, track, analyze, and report on data-related activities.
• Conduct basic SQL queries to validate data, generate reports, and support data analysis activities.
• Assist with the administration and maintenance of document management systems and electronic records repositories.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, data dictionaries, logs, and reporting materials.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, resolve data issues, and improve data management processes.
• Support records retention and compliance initiatives by ensuring proper handling, storage, and documentation of organizational records.
• Monitor data quality metrics and recommend corrective actions or process improvements where necessary.
• Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and security of sensitive information in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in audits, reviews, and data governance initiatives as required.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality assurance

Metadata management

Document management systems

SQL

Excel

Smartsheet

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Library Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field

Certifications in data management

Tools

SQL databases

Job description

BCT Partners in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Data Management Specialist to support data management, reporting, workflow tracking, and customer service for Head Start and Early Head Start grant recipients. This role ensures data accuracy, quality, and accessibility to support program oversight and decision-making.

The candidate will validate data, maintain metadata, run basic SQL, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve data quality, streamline operations, and advance outcomes for children and