Data Quality & Compliance Analyst

denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B retirement plan

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Denver Economic Development and Opportunity (DEDO) seeks a Data Quality & Compliance Analyst to ensure workforce providers meet contractual, regulatory, and performance standards. You will manage contracts, oversee program data, and partner with internal teams and external partners.

The role supports the Denver Workforce System with dashboards, data interpretation, and quality assurance in a hybrid Colorado workplace.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to organize complex workloads and interpret policy documents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract life cycle including scope of work development and compliance.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track program quality and outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Salesforce

Workday

Zengine

Job description

About Our Job

Who We Are

Denver Economic Development and Opportunity ( DEDO ) serves to support Denver's businesses, employers, and workforce, creating shared prosperity and sustained economic growth. DEDO has sharpened its focus and enhanced alignment across divisions, ensuring its work is centered on the premise that quality jobs are the most powerful tool to create better outcomes for Denverites. DEDO accomplishes this by making Denver a place that is easy to do business with, fostering job creation, and building an economy that works for everyone. DEDO helps residents gain the skills, training, and credentials needed to secure quality jobs while also supporting, growing, and recruiting local employers.

DEDO's work aligns with city priorities including the Vibrant Denver and Family‑Friendly initiatives

• Growing, strengthening, and supporting Denver's small businesses
• Revitalizing and investing in Denver's downtown economy
• Ensuring Denver residents have access to high-quality jobs as well as training and development opportunities
• Making it easier to do business with and in the City and County of Denver
• Supporting economic growth while implementing anti‑displacement strategies
• Fostering and supporting a dynamic innovation and entrepreneurial sector
• Recruiting employers from outside markets

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this position is $80,000.00 - $90,000.00/year, based on experience and education.

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which includes but is not limited to:

• A guaranteed life‑long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 13 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

NOTE: This position is a limited position, with an expected end date of 6/30/2029.

Location

The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field three days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.

What You'll Do

As a Data Quality & Compliance Analyst, you will ensure that workforce service providers meet contractual, regulatory, fiscal, and performance expectations. You will manage complex contracts, oversee program data, develop training and guidance, and partner closely with both internal teams and external organizations.

Contract Oversight & Compliance

• Manage the full contract life cycle-SOW (Scope of Work) development, negotiation, amendments, modifications, and compliance alignment with budgets, policies, and federal guidelines.
• Oversee service providers by reviewing documentation, invoices, data entry, and participant files to ensure regulatory and programmatic compliance.
• Lead monthly partnership reviews, provide technical assistance, develop corrective action plans, and conduct quarterly site visits.
• Create, deliver, and maintain training, guidance, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and tools for internal staff and contracted partners.
• Conduct research, data analysis, and performance reviews to identify trends, evaluate service delivery, and support operational decision‑making.
• Collaborate with Workforce Partnerships staff to review and interpret state/local policies and ensure timely implementation by providers.
• Participate in cross‑departmental workgroups, committees, audits, and monitoring engagements.

Data Management & Quality Assurance

• Monitor, interpret, and analyze data across multiple systems of record, including Connecting Colorado, Salesforce, Workday, Zengine , and complex Excel‑based datasets.
• Serve as a technical data subject‑matter expert-guiding colleagues on data systems, data interpretation, reporting, and emerging trends.
• Develop comprehensive dashboards and reports to track program quality, outcomes, enrollments, and performance.
• Update and monitor quality management plans for the Denver Workforce System.
• Provide recommendations for system‑of‑record enhancements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Research best practices, laws, and industry trends to develop recommendations, solutions, and implementation plans.

What You'll Bring

You excel at organizing complex workloads, interpreting detailed policies, guiding partners, and making data meaningful for diverse audiences. You bring:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present and simplify complex data.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with multiple data systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience analyzing economic/workforce data and producing performance‑related reports.
• Knowledge of WIOA performance r