Fulltime Data Quality Analyst Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

The essential functions of this role are as follows: 

• Develops and manages metadata and data dictionaries for principal data assets; 
• Identifies the technical metadata sources, define business contextual enrichment requirements, define user training requirements, and define user access permissions needed to support the business use cases; 
• Assumes overall responsibility for the successful execution of assigned data governance projects; 
• Provides assistance to divisions for the creation of data governance initiatives and KPIs 
• Works to create and maintain robust data documentation for all data sources, in partnership with other data teams; 
• Assists in the rollout of the data governance framework at an agency, with a focus on improving data quality and protecting sensitive data through enhancements to existing policies/procedures, standards, governance metrics, tools, and data architecture; 
• Collaborates to design data quality checks to ensure the validity and cleanliness of agency datasets prior to their use in analysis reporting; 
• Defines roles and responsibilities related to data governance and ensures clear accountability for the stewardship of principal data assets; 
• Serves as a liaison between divisions and technical teams to ensure that data-related business requirements for protecting sensitive data are clearly defined communicated, and well-understood as part of operational prioritization and planning; 
• Assists with the development and maintenance of an inventory of information maps, including authoritative systems and owners; 
• Facilitates the development and implementation of data quality standards, and adoption requirements across the agency; 
• Assists the data governance leadership with identifying new opportunities for data governance improvement throughout the agency and mobilizing resources to implement change; 
• Resolves issues escalated from division data governance representatives; 
• Provides progress reports to leadership and oversee periodic updates to the data governance roadmap; 
• Identifies new business opportunities pertaining to the use of data assets to achieve efficiency and effectiveness; representing data as a strategic business asset. 

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.  

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either  

• a Bachelor's Degree and 3+ year of experience, or  
• an Associate's Degree and 5+ years of experience, or  
• at least 7+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role. 

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience. 

• Specific and extensive knowledge of data governance best practices, business and technology issues related to the management of enterprise assets and approaches to data protection; 
• Knowledge of data-related government regulatory requirements and emerging trends and issues; 
• Demonstrated consulting skills, with change management concepts and strategies, including communication, culture change, and performance management system design; 
• Knowledge of data architecture and technology solutions; 
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt and use novel tools, as needed; 
• Experience in leading workshops or training sessions with a user community is a plus; 
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities; 
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written; 
• Excellent change management and relationship management skills; 
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple and fluid demands; 
• Ability to maintain effective and professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; 
• Ability to lead and/or mentor in a professional or academic setting; 
• Ability to work with large-scale data or project management and oversight.