Sr Assessment Data Val Analyst

Mecklenburg County Government; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Government is seeking a Sr. Data Validation Analyst to perform advanced data quality, validation, and analytics supporting statutory reporting, budgeting, and revenue data.

The role requires independent judgment, technical expertise, and guidance to analysts across multiple systems. Responsibilities include reviewing tax appeal submissions, updating records, supporting BER hearings, and ensuring adherence to deadlines and procedures.

Qualifications

• Four years of quality control or data analytics/validation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Education/experience combination accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced data quality, validation, and analytical review of data across systems.
• Review and process tax appeal data to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain appeal records and documentation in management systems.
• Assist BER hearing process preparation and materials.
• Monitor appeals workflow to ensure timely progression.
• Identify trends, discrepancies, and quality-control concerns in data.

Skills

Data quality management

Data validation

Advanced analytical review

Independent judgment

Excel proficiency

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Bachelor's in Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Excel

Document management systems

Job description

Sr. Data Validation Analyst

Salary Range: $57,346.00 - $86,019.00

This is an exempt (salaried) position. Please note: pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Position Summary

Performs advanced data quality, validation, and analyticalwork to support assessment data used for statutory reporting, budgeting, andrevenue purposes. Uses independent judgment and technical expertise to identifycomplex data issues and trends across multiple systems. Serves as a subjectmatter expert, provides guidance to analysts, and may lead specializedfunctions or initiatives ( e.g., appeals, document management, propertyappraisal). Work requires minimal supervision and a high level of accuracy,problem‑solving,and collaboration.

Essential Functions

• Performsadvanced data quality, validation, and analytical review of property taxappeal data across assigned systems and workflows.
• Receives,reviews, and processes property tax appeals to ensure information isaccurate, complete, and processed in accordance with establisheddeadlines, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Reviewsappeal submissions and supporting documentation for completeness andaccuracy and identifies discrepancies requiring correction or additionalinformation.
  Maintainsand updates appeal records, statuses, documentation, and relatedinformation within the County’s appeal and document management systems.
• Supportsthe Board of Equalization and Review (BER) hearing process, includingpreparation and organization of appeal documentation, hearing materials,notices, and electronic records.
• Assistswith the scheduling, tracking, and monitoring of appeals to ensure appealsmove through the process timely and accurately.
• Reviewsappeal-related data and reports to identify trends, discrepancies,processing issues, and potential quality-control concerns.
• Conductsresearch and analyzes appeal information across multiple systems toresolve discrepancies and determine appropriate action within establishedguidelines.
• Servesas a technical resource to staff regarding appeal procedures, systems,documentation requirements, and established workflows.
• Assistswith the preparation, review, and validation of appeal-related reports,statistics, production numbers, and operational data for management andother stakeholders.
• Participatesin system testing, validation, and implementation of enhancements toappeal, assessment, and document management systems.
• Identifiesopportunities to improve appeal workflows, reduce errors, increaseefficiency, and improve the quality and accessibility of appeal-relatedinformation.
• Provideassistance and information to taxpayers, tax representatives, Countystaff, and other stakeholders regarding the appeal process and relatedrequirements.
• Documentsfindings, procedures, process changes, and corrective actions inaccordance with departmental standards.
• Assistsupervisors and management with complex appeal issues, research,reporting, and data analysis as needed.
• Leadsor supports specialized assignments and initiatives related to appeals,BER operations, data validation, document management, and processimprovement.
• Performs related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience:
  Minimum of four years of quality control or data analytics/validation
• Education:
  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field
  Combination of relevant education and relevant experienceaccepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications

• May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• May require an Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
• May require professional certifications such as CRPA and/ or CPPA

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with assessment, regulatory, or revenue-related data.
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet or data analysis tools.
• Professional certification(s) relevant to data, analytics, or assessment functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of data quality management, data validation, and advanced analytical review.
• Applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures governing assessment data and reporting.
• Assessment, workflow, and document management systems used to support operational functions.
• Methods for identifying trends, anomalies, and systemic data issues within complex datasets.
• Principles and practices of data quality management, data validation, and advanced analytical review.

Skills

• Analyzing and interpreting complex data to identify discrepancies, trends, and potential risks.
• Applying independent judgment to resolve non-routine or complex data issues.
• Using advanced spreadsheet and analytical tools to support reporting and analysis.
• Communicating technical information clearly to analysts, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Managing multiple assignments and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Analyzing and interpreting complex data to identify discrepancies, trends, and potential risks.

Abilities

• Work independently and make sound decisions within established guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance and informal leadership to professional staff.
• Interpret and apply statutes, policies, and procedures to complex data scenarios.
• Identify potential data integrity, operational, or compliance risks.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across functional areas.
• Work independently and make sound decisions within established guidelines.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform,with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfyingly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.