Data Quality Analyst

ICF

. Define, monitor, and report on data-quality rules, quality dimensions, freshness SLAs, publication readiness, and governance-health metrics.

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,232 - $104,094 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data quality management, including defining and reporting on data quality dimensions, governance metrics, and compliance requirements. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and publication readiness while utilizing data governance tools.

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Data Quality ManagementSQLData GovernanceData ProfilingAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Data Quality DimensionsData Quality RulesData AnalysisReportingDashboard DevelopmentData Freshness SLAsQuality ThresholdsRoot Cause AnalysisGovernance MetricsQuality Scorecards

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Collibra EDCMicrosoft PurviewAlationInformatica

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceMetadata ManagementCompliance RequirementsFederal Contract RequirementsData Stewardship

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

InformaticaSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, monitor, and report on data-quality rules, quality dimensions, freshness SLAs, publication readiness, and governance-health metrics.
Coordinate with data owners, stewards, and engineers to ensure rule definitions are meaningful, measurable, and aligned to Government-approved standards.
Support Quarterly DataGov reporting, quality trend analysis, corrective-action tracking, and customer confidence in published data.
Apply data quality dimensions, rule libraries, freshness SLAs, publication gates, data profiling, governance metrics, and reporting.
Collaborate with product, engineering, security, governance, quality, and customer-facing stakeholders.
Document work products, decisions, risks, and delivery evidence to support traceability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements.
Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years.
Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Statistics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Data Governance, or related field; or a high school diploma with four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience aligned to the responsibilities of this role.
Master's degree may substitute for two (2) years of relevant experience.
Experience defining, measuring, and reporting data quality dimensions including completeness, accuracy, consistency, validity, uniqueness, integrity, and timeliness.
Experience designing, maintaining, and evaluating data quality rules, quality thresholds, quality scorecards, and rule libraries.
Experience supporting data profiling, data quality assessments, root cause analysis, and corrective-action tracking.
Experience monitoring data freshness, service-level agreements (SLAs), publication readiness criteria, and publication approval processes.
Experience developing governance-health metrics, quality dashboards, trend analyses, and executive reporting.
Experience collaborating with Data Owners, Data Stewards, Product Teams, Data Engineers, and Governance stakeholders.
Familiarity with enterprise data governance, metadata management, stewardship processes, and governance reporting practices.
Familiarity with enterprise data catalog and governance tools such as Collibra EDC, Microsoft Purview, Alation, Informatica, or similar platforms.
Strong SQL, data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development skills.
Understanding of data privacy, records management, and compliance requirements within regulated environments.
Experience working in Agile, cross-functional delivery teams.
Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs
Confidential accommodation support
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