Data Quality Analyst
Reston, VA - USA
Job Summary
Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.
The Work
At ICF our Digital Modernization Division is an information technology and management consulting organization that delivers integrated strategic solutions to federal clients. We bring expertise in cloud cybersecurity enterprise architecture data modernization and digital transformation to support mission-critical government programs.
Join a team accelerating the modernization of a large federal agencys enterprise data and analytics ecosystem. This cloud-based platform provides data storage analytics governance and AI/ML capabilities that enable thousands of users to transform data into actionable insights. As demand continues to grow the team is focused on migrating legacy workloads streamlining onboarding and support expanding platform capabilities and helping organizations across the enterprise adopt modern data and AI solutions at scale.
The Data Quality Analyst defines monitors and reports on data-quality rules quality dimensions freshness SLAs publication readiness and governance-health metrics. Coordinates with data owners stewards and engineers to ensure rule definitions are meaningful measurable and aligned to Government-approved standards. Supports Quarterly DataGov reporting quality trend analysis corrective-action tracking and customer confidence in published data.
Job Location: Remote however strong preference for candidates who live in the Washington DC Metro Area. There will be occasional onsite meetings on the client site in Washington DC.
*If you accept this position you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections.
What You Will Do:
- Defines monitors and reports on data-quality rules quality dimensions freshness SLAs publication readiness and governance-health metrics.
- Coordinates with data owners stewards and engineers to ensure rule definitions are meaningful measurable and aligned to Government-approved standards.
- Supports 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 to support role delivery.
- Collaborate with relevant product engineering security governance quality and customer-facing stakeholders as required by the role.
- Document work products decisions risks and delivery evidence to support traceability and continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications:
- 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.
- Bachelors 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 bachelors degree.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience aligned to the responsibilities of this role.
- Masters degree may substitute for two (2) years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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 to establish measurable quality requirements and remediation plans.
- 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. Experience with Power BI or comparable reporting tools preferred.
- Experience documenting quality findings governance evidence remediation activities risks and decisions to support traceability and continuous improvement.
- Understanding of data privacy records management and compliance requirements within regulated environments.
- Experience supporting Federal government healthcare or other highly regulated environments preferred.
- Experience working in Agile cross-functional delivery teams.
Professional Skills:
- Highly effective analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong organization attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Collaborative approach with a commitment to quality accountability and continuous improvement.
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$61232.00 - $104094.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Required Experience:
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