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A Functional Data Analyst often works closely with business stakeholders to understand their objectives, translate requirements into analytical tasks, and present actionable insights. This involves frequent meetings to clarify goals, iterative feedback on reports or dashboards, and explaining complex data findings in accessible terms. Effective analysts build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring that the analyses they deliver are both relevant and impactful for strategic decision making. This collaborative approach not only enhances the value of data-driven insights but also helps align analytics initiatives with organizational priorities.

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Lead Data Quality Analyst

Columbus, OH • On-site

FlightSafety International
Aviation • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data quality frameworks, rules, and validation processes

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to validate complex ETL/ELT pipelines, Delta Lake tables, and data transformations

  • Define and monitor data quality KPIs across structured and unstructured data sources


FlightSafety International rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Lead Data Quality Analyst is a strategic role responsible for driving enterprise-wide data quality initiatives, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data assets. This role leads the development and implementation of data quality frameworks, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and plays a key role in data governance and master data management (MDM) efforts. The Lead Analyst will work closely with data engineers, stewards, governance teams, and business stakeholders to establish standards, monitor data quality, and ensure alignment with organizational data strategy.

Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data quality frameworks, rules, and validation processes
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to validate complex ETL/ELT pipelines, Delta Lake tables, and data transformations
  • Define and monitor data quality KPIs across structured and unstructured data sources
  • Develop and maintain automated data quality monitoring systems, including alerts, thresholds, and dashboards
  • Conduct advanced data profiling and root cause analysis to identify and resolve data quality issues
  • Establish and enforce data quality standards, issue resolution workflows, and documentation practices
  • Partner with Data Governance teams to align data quality efforts with governance policies and data stewardship models
  • Support Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives by ensuring consistency and accuracy of critical data domains
  • Collaborate with business units to define data ownership, stewardship roles, and data quality accountability
  • Lead cross-functional data quality improvement initiatives and mentor junior analysts
  • Ensure data integrity across the lakehouse architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers)
  • Contribute to the development of enterprise metadata management and data cataloging practices
Minimum Education
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent industry experience
Minimum Experience
  • 8+ years of experience in data quality, data governance, or data management roles
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with SQL and data validation techniques
  • Proven experience leading data quality or governance initiatives in large-scale environments
  • Experience with data warehousing, lakehouse platforms, and ETL/ELT processes
  • Familiarity with MDM platforms and practices
  • Proficient in BI tools such as Power BI for reporting and validation
  • Experience working in Agile environments (e.g., Scrum, SAFe)

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Expert-level SQL skills and experience with Databricks notebooks for data quality checks
  • Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK) and best practices
  • Experience with data quality and profiling tools (e.g., Informatica DQ, Great Expectations, Talend)
  • Familiarity with MDM tools and concepts (e.g., Informatica MDM, SAP MDG, Reltio)
  • Knowledge of enterprise platforms such as SAP ECC/S4HANA, Salesforce, or SuccessFactors
  • Experience with metadata management and data cataloging tools (e.g., Informatica EDC, Alation, Collibra)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • High attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and governance
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive enterprise data quality strategy
Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.
 
This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address.  FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.


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