Data Quality Analyst-Remote

Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts to understand the Key Business Questions asked by end users of Data Systems for each Data Source. Conduct interviews and research existing documentation, manifests, user guides, confluence, etc. to fill in knowledge gaps about how data flows through a system. 
• Understand how to apply this knowledge toward the creation of data maps with governance context and the creation of data dictionaries and catalogs.
• Collaborate with the client and Data Quality Engineers to define relevant data quality dimensions. Assist Data Quality Engineers with creating Test Plans. 
• Collaborate with the Data Quality Engineering team and the Engagement Manager to create presentations and final deliverables.
• Understand the relationship between project activities, project outcomes, and business value. This requires knowing enough about the technical aspects of the solution strategy and deliverables to effectively support the team in client interactions.
• Contribute to the growth of the Data Quality Engineering practice by sharing knowledge and lessons learned from engagements, continually improving best practices, and contributing to methods that will systematically advance workforce capabilities.
• Contribute to building a Universal Workplace, where cognitively diverse teams can thrive, and model the organization’s positive, supportive culture of respect and excellence.

Requirements:

• Direct experience with any or all of the following: data quality, data management, data governance, analytics, business intelligence, dashboards or reporting, or data science.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and collaborate with DQE engineers, launch team members, and other internal subject matter experts to successfully leverage and continually improve Ultranauts’ tools, processes, and resources.
• Ability to learn basic programming concepts and basic commands in SQL, R, and Python. Training will be provided. 
• Ability to seek out and interact with diverse stakeholders on the client side to understand how data contributes to business value.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and collaborate with Data Quality Engineering practice leaders and other internal subject matter experts to successfully leverage and continually improve Ultranauts’ tools, processes, and resources.
• Ability to work independently to coordinate and manage the work of remote staff with varying communication styles and technical skill levels, balance priorities, help the team meet deadlines, and articulate and escalate needs and issues. 
• Aptitude for learning new subject matter in technical and business domains, and cooperate with engineers and other analysts to dissect complex problems as they drive toward simple, effective solutions.
• Aptitude for becoming familiar with new tools and technologies.
• Direct experience with agile methodologies (Scrum certification or coaching experience a plus); direct experience with or exposure to lean methodologies a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a professional and positive demeanor, cultivating a day-to-day work environment where Ultranauts teams can be optimally productive as they drive toward client satisfaction and project success.

Key Position Benefits

• The chance to work with talented and motivated colleagues
• The opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, innovative, mission-driven company
• Focus on continuous learning and career growth
• Support for team well being and mental health
• Flexibility as the norm and a 100% remote team
• Inclusive workplace practices such as Inclusive Agile
• Company funded health insurance and life coaching