Freelance Data Quality Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location: Hybrid (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) or On‑site, Patuxent River, MD

Job ID: 630 | Openings: 1 | Employment Type: Full‑Time

Compensation: $89,501 – $127,186 per year (based on experience and qualifications)

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance required at time of hire

Travel Requirement: 15–25% annually (including onsite client visits)

The Data Quality Analyst plays a critical role within the FGS Government Delivery team, responsible for improving the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data integrated into Fortress’s Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C‑SCRM) platform supporting government programs. The position directly addresses data quality gaps across disparate government data sources by validating, standardizing, and enhancing metadata to ensure high‑confidence operational outputs for mission‑critical Navy programs.

• Validate and reconcile metadata across multiple disparate government data sources to ensure accuracy and completeness within the C‑SCRM platform
• Identify, analyze, and resolve data anomalies and inconsistencies to improve overall data quality and reliability
• Collaborate with program stakeholders to define, create, and update required metadata supporting enterprise data standards
• Support the ingestion, normalization, and baselining of data sources into the C‑SCRM tool
• Execute manual Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) implementation and validation processes within air‑gapped environments
• Develop and execute data validation workflows using Excel, Looker, and QA tools to monitor and improve data integrity
• Write and execute queries or scripts to efficiently analyze datasets and detect quality issues
• Track, document, and manage data defects and remediation efforts using Jira and other tracking systems
• Participate in regular working sessions with government clients and internal teams to review data quality, resolve issues, and align on requirements
• Continuously improve data quality processes, documentation, and validation techniques to support scalable operations

• 1–3 years of experience in data quality, cybersecurity, or related technical roles
• Active Secret security clearance (required)
• Experience supporting mission‑critical or high‑visibility programs in a client‑facing environment
• Strong understanding of Navy systems and cybersecurity requirements within regulated environments
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and validation
• Experience using data validation or QA tools to assess and improve data quality
• Experience using Jira or similar ticketing systems to track defects and workflows
• Ability to write queries or scripts to analyze and validate datasets
• Strong analytical judgment and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to execute independently with moderate guidance

• Experience supporting Navy Program Offices or similar government organization
• Experience with Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) concepts and tools
• Familiarity with government data systems such as eMASS, ACAS, DADMS, and FPDS
• Experience working with data visualization or analytics tools such as Looker
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as Python
• Industry certifications such as CISSP or CSSLP
• Ability to leverage AI tools through basic prompting for tasks such as drafting, summarizing, or brainstorming, while applying judgment to AI‑generated output

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional work experience required

• Remote and hybrid working environment
• Competitive pay structure
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with employees covered up to 90% and progressive options for dependents and families
• Company‑paid life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) match
• Flexible paid time off
• Parental leave

• Professional growth opportunities through succession planning, up‑skilling, and certifications
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Employee referral programs
• Company‑sponsored events

Fortress is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Fortress Information Security participates in the E‑Verify process for all new hires.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will have to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: For Americans with Disabilities Act purposes, essential functions of the job may or may not have been described. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed case‑by‑case.