Data Quality Analyst

Technology Ventures; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Ventures is seeking a Data Quality Analyst to ensure data quality across systems and processes. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, data producers, and technical teams to analyze complex data sets, identify key data elements, and implement data quality rules and metrics.

The role requires strong SQL skills, data warehousing familiarity, and excellent documentation and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of data quality/analyst experience.
• Strong SQL and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access), Visio, and JIRA.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Ensure data quality across systems and processes.
• Analyze data sets and identify key data elements.
• Design, implement, and monitor data quality rules and metrics.
• Create DQ metadata and migrate rules to production.
• Develop and execute test plans and validation procedures.
• Create process flows, reports, and presentations to document insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scope and gather requirements.
• Maintain data dictionaries and metadata for consistency and traceability.
• Identify, assess, and resolve data quality issues; escalate as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Excel

Visio

JIRA

Job description

As a valued contributor to our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the Quality of the data across systems and processes. You will work closely with business stakeholders, data producers, and technical teams to understand business needs, analyze complex data sets, identify key data elements and implement data quality rules and solutions. Your ability to communicate clearly, document processes, and identify trends will be essential in driving data quality standards and supporting data-driven decision-making.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

Understand business context, data requirements, and communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.

Analyze existing data architecture and flows to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.

Perform in-depth data analysis and validation across various data quality dimensions.

Design, implement, and monitor data quality rules and metrics.

Create DQ metadata and migrate the rules to production

Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and validation procedures.

Create process flows, reports, and presentations to document insights and recommendations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scope, gather requirements, and support SDLC documentation.

Maintain data dictionaries and metadata to ensure consistency and traceability.

Identify, assess, and resolve data quality issues, escalating as needed.

Utilize tools such as SQL, Excel, Visio, and JIRA to support analysis and reporting.

Work in Agile environments to deliver iterative improvements and support continuous data quality initiatives.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experience

3-5 years of relevant experience

Desired Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Proven experience as a Data Quality Analyst or Data Analyst.

Strong SQL and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.

Strong documentation skills is a must

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access), Visio, and JIRA.

Experience with data warehousing concepts and relational databases.

Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and SDLC processes.