Data Quality Lead

Doist; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ApartmentIQ is seeking a Data Quality Lead to oversee data quality across our real estate data platform. You will lead investigations, root-cause analyses, and implement controls while collaborating with Product and Engineering to improve internal tools and AI-assisted workflows.

As the function grows, you will hire, develop, and manage a team of data quality analysts in the Madison area or remotely across the U.S., establish reporting metrics, and communicate trends and recommendations to

Qualifications

• 4+ years in data quality, data operations, analytics, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and turning findings into actions.
• Proficiency with SQL, spreadsheets, and BI tools.
• Experience developing/improving data quality controls and processes.
• Comfort with automation and AI-assisted tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to balance hands-on work with team leadership and long-term process development.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and resolve data quality issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and partner with Product/Engineering on corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain data quality controls, review processes, and SOPs.
• Experiment with automated and AI-assisted workflows for data quality operations.
• Identify, test, and adopt new tools and agents to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Establish reporting and metrics to monitor quality, workload, and team performance.
• Identify recurring issues and opportunities for process improvements.
• Prioritize data quality workflows to address issues quickly and effectively.
• Communicate findings, trends, and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization.
• Build, manage, and develop a growing team of data quality analysts.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data quality auditing

Stakeholder communication

Leadership & mentorship

Automation & AI tools

Tools

SQL

Spreadsheets

BI tools

Job description

# Data Quality LeadApartmentIQ • Madison , Wisconsin • Real Estate • 4h agoSave this role or tell us whether you want more jobs like it.**We’re Changing the PropTech Industry**We’re a profitable, growth-stage company building industry-leading martech and data products for the PropTech space. Our focus is on our category-leading AI and data SaaS products with triple-digit growth rates.We’re a fully remote team of 100+ spread across the U.S. from coast to coast. We operate on a strict no a\*\*holes policy and are proud to have built a community of highly performant people that take our work seriously, but not ourselves. And, we're looking for exceptional people to help further accelerate our growth.While we’ve raised $30MM+ to date from some of the world’s best investors, we’re profitable with a strong balance sheet and an indefinite runway. We pride ourselves on achieving rapid growth without having to incinerate capital.**About Our Products**ApartmentIQ is the all-in-one data platform powering smarter decisions across multifamily - covering 40M units with daily property and market intelligence used for surveys, research, and revenue management. We're trusted by 65% of the NMHC Top 50. Our sister company, MavenAI, delivers AI-powered marketing automation built by industry experts and integrated directly with property management systems, serving over 2M units.**About The Role**ApartmentIQ is seeking a Data Quality Lead to oversee the processes, controls, and team responsible for maintaining the quality of the data used across our products.This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for investigating data issues, identifying root causes, improving quality-control processes, and reporting on overall data health. The Data Quality Lead will work closely with Product and Engineering to improve internal tools and experiment with AI-assisted workflows that make data operations more efficient and scalable.As the function grows, this role will also be responsible for hiring, developing, and managing a team of data quality analysts.**Responsibilities*** Lead the investigation and resolution of data quality issues.* Conduct root cause analysis and partner with Product and Engineering on corrective actions.* Develop and maintain data quality controls, review processes, and operating procedures.* Experiment with automated and AI-assisted workflows used to support data quality operations.* Help identify, test, and implement new tools and agents that improve team efficiency and accuracy.* Establish reporting and metrics to monitor data quality, workload, and team performance.* Identify recurring issues, operational risks, and opportunities for process improvement.* Prioritize and manage data quality workflows to ensure issues are addressed efficiently.* Communicate findings, trends, and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization.* Build, manage, and develop a team of data quality analysts as the function expands.* Maintain clear documentation and consistent operating standards across the team.**Qualifications*** 4 + years of experience in data quality, data operations, analytics, research, or a related field.* Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.* Experience conducting root cause analysis and translating findings into actionable recommendations.* Proficiency with SQL, spreadsheets, and business intelligence or reporting tools.* Experience developing or improving operational processes and quality controls.* Comfort working with automation and AI-assisted tools.* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.* Ability to balance hands-on execution with team leadership and longer-term process development.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience leading, managing, or mentoring analysts.* Familiarity with AI agents, automated workflows, or human-review systems.* Familiarity with data collection and processing pipelines.* Experience in multifamily housing, real estate, or proptech.* Experience building a data quality or data operations function.**Why Choose Us*** **Remote-First:** We offer the freedom to work from home across most of the U.S. You’ll enjoy the flexibility of remote work, balanced with high-energy in-person offsites to build real connections and celebrate our wins together.* **Competitive Compensation:** We believe in hiring the best and paying accordingly. You’ll receive acompetitive salary that reflects your impact and expertise.* **Paid Time Off:** Take the time you need with our flexible vacation policy and dedicated paid parental leave to support you and your family’s biggest milestones.* **Your Health Matters**: Stay healthy with high-quality Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for you and your family.* **Peace of Mind (On Us):** We fully invest in your security with 100% company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Basic Life Insurance.* **Protection for Your Whole Crew:** Access supplemental insurance for the unexpected, plus specialized coverage to keep your pets happy and healthy, too.* **Invest in Your Future:** Secure your financial goals with our 401k Program, helping you build for the long term while you help us build the company.If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruiting process, please contact your recruiter. 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.