Data Quality Technician

VRS Virginia Retirement System; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Remote work Mon & Fri

Job summary

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is seeking a Data Quality Technician (DQT) to improve data accuracy and integrity across agency systems. The role supports validation, lookups, and resolution of data discrepancies with a detail-oriented, independent approach.

The position operates on a hybrid schedule, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and onsite work Tue–Thu. Requires at least a high school diploma and 1+ year experience in data-related roles; SharePoint and data quality tools experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or coursework in information systems, data science, business or related fields preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in data entry, customer records management, administrative support, or related position.

Responsibilities

• Improve and maintain data quality, accuracy and completeness across agency systems.
• Validate records, perform data lookups, resolve discrepancies and ensure data integrity.
• Support enterprise-wide data quality efforts and work with spreadsheets and data entry applications.

Skills

Data entry

Data analysis

Microsoft Office 365

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or coursework in information systems/data science/business

Tools

SharePoint

Data quality tools

Job description

ABOUT US

The Virginia Retirement System (VRS0, an independent state agency based in Richmond, delivers retirement and other benefits to covered Virginia public sector employees through sound financial stewardship and superior customer service. VRS ranks as the 15th largest public or private pension fund in the U.S. and the 36th largest in the world, serving more than 861,000 active and inactive members, retirees and beneficiaries. Members include public school teachers, political subdivision employees (cities, towns, special authorities and commissions), state agency employees, public college and university personnel, state police, Virginia law officers and the judiciary. Approximately 864 employers participate in VRS.

Mission Statement VRS delivers retirement and other benefits to Virginia public employees through sound financial stewardship and superior customer service.

Vision Statement To be the trusted leader in the delivery of benefits and services to those we serve.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

VRS is unable to provide sponsorship at this time or any time in the future.

VRS' current hybrid schedule includes onsite work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday. From time to time, employees may be asked and are expected to work onsite to support business needs.

The Data Quality Technician (DQT), reports to the agency’s Data Quality Analyst. As a member of the Data Office, this individual is responsible for improving and maintaining the quality, accuracy and completeness of VRS data, across all agency systems. The incumbent will help support enterprise-wide efforts to validate records, perform data lookups, resolve data discrepancies, and ensure ongoing data integrity. The ideal candidate for this position is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, required. Associate’s degree or course work in information systems, data science, business or related fields, preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered Minimum one year experience in data entry, customer records management, administrative support, or related position Demonstrated experience in data analysis, data validation, and/or data management experience Experience working with spreadsheets, and data entry applications Experience in data quality, and/or business operations requiring accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Additional Considerations: Two or more years' experience in data entry, customer records management, administrative support, or related position Experience using SharePoint Experience using data quality tools Previous public sector experience

Special Instructions: *VRS is unable to provide sponsorship, for this position*

Wage employees are eligible to work up to 1500 hours per measurement year (on average 29 hours per week); benefits are not provided for this position.

This position follows a hybrid work model allowing for up to two days of remote work per week (Monday & Friday); the selected candidate must be able to work in the office any day of the week, as required by the manager.

Hiring Range: $25-$30