IT Data Quality Analyst job description

The role of the IT Data Quality Analyst is to own, manage, investigate, and resolve data quality issues in the CRM and associated Systems, via matching, integration, merging and deletion, while safeguarding against data loss. This individual is also expected to take a lead in preventing data quality issues by identifying frequent user errors, and working with business units to strengthen user competence.

• Identify and ensure the resolution of data quality issues, such as uniqueness, integrity, accuracy, consistency, and completeness in a cost-effective and timely fashion.
• In conjunction with the Database Marketing, devise, coordinate, and conduct mass data-cleansing initiatives for the purpose of purging and eliminating corrupt, duplicate or redundant information from corporate databases.
• Identify causes of poor data quality, implement solutions and communicate findings to employees, management, and stakeholders.
• Develop and enforce methods and validation mechanisms for ensuring data quality and accuracy at the point of entry.

• Work collaboratively with the system developers to develop methods for synchronizing data entering company systems from multiple points.
• provide re-useable and flexible queries and data extract programs to business units
• Perform data profiling on a regular basis, and generate data quality statistics. The results of these audits should be communicated to business owner of the data and tied into service level agreements (SLAs) between data entry personnel, IT, and the appropriate business units.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on products, tools, services, protocols, and standards that will support the data management strategy.

General Tasks:

To ensure the maintenance of professional standards and the co-ordination of work with the common aims of the Division and the overall objectives of CIPFA

To ensure that all responsibilities are carried out under relevant health and safety legislation

To undertake such other functions and responsibilities as are required from time to time.
Identification and participation in ad hoc projects to improve the efficiency and quality of services provided by the IT department

Maintenance of relationships with third party suppliers and internal group departments

Maintain and update skills and knowledge.

Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of service level agreements and minimum service levels provided to other departments.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

To promote quality on all support activities, acting as a role model for other less experienced team members.

Travel to offices in the UK may be necessary.

To support, provide cover for and deputise for the IT Database Support Manager where necessary.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 Strong customer service orientation

 Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

 Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

 Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

 Ability to conduct research into data issues and as required

 Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language

 Highly self motivated and directed

 Keen attention to detail

 Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

A good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent. Essential
MSDBA/MCP certified Desirable
Holds an additional relevant professional body qualification or accreditation (for example ITIL). Desirable

EXPERIENCE OF:

 Excellent knowledge of Transact SQL for extracting and updating SQL data and tables

 Good knowledge of de-duping tools such as SISS, MatchIT and addressing cleansing tools such as AFD & QAS

 Excellent technical knowledge of Excel

 Strong understanding of data entry/update best practices

 Extensive experience using the internet for research

 Good understanding of relational databases

 Good understanding of data reporting tools such as MS Query and crystal reports

 Good understanding of data security and protection principles

 Understanding of ITIL guidelines and how they can be practically applied to data management

Personal Attributes

 Logical with excellent attention to detail

 Excellent analytical skills

 Customer focused and keen on exceeding expectations

 Professional in tense or challenging situations

 Good inter-personal skills at all levels of contact

 Ability to prioritize and manage workload (both your own and others)

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IT Data Quality Analyst job description