Data Quality Analyst

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The Scottish Qualifications Authority is Scotland's national awarding and accreditation body. We are trusted to oversee thousands of qualifications that are available in schools, colleges and workplaces, not just in this country, but around the world.

SQA are looking for a Data Quality Analyst to work within the Data Governance team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the support and execution of a data quality management process across SQA. In order to do this you will be a problem solver who can identify solutions that may be outside the box and can communicate these solutions to colleagues at all levels.

To be able to be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Manage data issue investigations, engaging with a range of teams to analyse root cause, agree improvement plans, monitor and report in order to improve data quality across the organisation

Ability to research and gain in-depth understanding of data quality activities and best practice.

Identify appropriate data analysis methods to ensure data issues are investigated fully in order to profile, document and understand core data, relationships and data flows

Ensure processes and standards are in place to identify, analyse, control, improve, monitor and report on data quality issues

Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues to ensure a high level of data quality awareness

Experience of using SQL and advanced Excel

Applicants, as a minimum, should be educated to SCQF Level 8 (HND or SVQ 4) and/or be able to demonstrate direct relevant experience for this role.

SQA offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent. These include but are not limited to a career average pension scheme; staff well-being and health assistance programmes; development opportunities and 27 days annual leave in addition to 14 days public holiday.

If you think you've got the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in this exciting opportunity please apply below.