Data Quality & Verification Specialist

Communities in Schools • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Are you passionate about using data to drive insights, improve systems, and make a real impact? We’re looking for a Data Quality & Verification Specialist to lead and execute data quality initiatives across our organization. In this critical role, you'll lead data verification processes, collaborate with technical and non-technical teams, and support continuous improvement of data standards. If you're detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to help shape how we use data to learn and grow — we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent years of experience) in education, data analytics, or another related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience with Excel advanced formulas, VBA, and Power Query.
• Demonstrated expertise in data validation, cleaning, and logic review processes.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects from initiation through completion.
• Proven ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver high-quality results.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability identifying trends from data and connecting them to a bigger picture.
• Experienced in training, coaching, and supporting adult learners.
• Demonstrates a user-first approach to product development, updates, and maintenance.
• Willingness to learn new systems and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and able to call attention to inconsistencies and quickly identify solutions to problems.
• Exceptional problem solver with demonstrated logic and critical thinking skills.
• Effective collaborator with the ability to build relationships and communicate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with database systems and reporting tools such as SQL, Power BI, or Tableau preferred.
• Experience working with end users, help desk systems, or training resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct annual and quarterly data verification processes in collaboration with the broader Data Quality team.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance protocols and technical scripts to solve challenges and to proactively identify and flag data inconsistencies, gaps, or logic issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis of data quality problems and work with appropriate stakeholders to resolve issues and improve data input processes.
• Use technical tools such as Power Query, Excel (VBA), and/or technical scripts to aggregate and clean data for annual publications; create Excel templates and verify formulas for accuracy.
• Draft clear guidance on data entry and review procedures for internal team use.
• Collaborate with the End User Support Specialist to ensure that system changes and data requirements are accurately reflected in training materials and user-facing resources.
• Collaborate with Sr. Data Associates to produce resources to support end users on processes and enhancements of CISDM in a clear and understandable way.
• Create presentations in a timely fashion and present information to the CIS network with clear communication.
• Review field logic, dropdown values, validation rules, and system workflows to ensure alignment with organizational reporting requirements.
• Partner with Systems Analyst(s) to test enhancements and bug fixes before release.
• Help define and maintain data integrity rules and documentation.
• Work closely with program, grants, research, and other teams to ensure data structure supports grant compliance, performance measurement, and reporting needs.
• Serve as a bridge between frontline data entry users and technical developers by communicating data issues using accessible, actionable language.
• Support the broader Data Quality team with system testing or end-user support related to End-of-Year Reporting.

Benefits

• Work that makes a difference—the opportunity to contribute to an important mission!
• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
• Five weeks of Paid Time Off
• Generous 403b Retirement Savings Plan contribution
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 90% of employee health care premiums paid by the organization
• Summer Work Schedule and Winter Break
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term income replacement programs, and much, much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees