Data Quality Specialist

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Business Technology (NBT) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Data Quality Specialist. 

The Data Quality Specialist is responsible for maintaining and improving data quality within the organization by developing and implementing data quality standards, procedures, and best practices. They work closely with data stakeholders to identify data quality issues, assess data quality, and implement corrective actions. This role also involves monitoring and reporting on data quality metrics, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuously improving data quality processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuous evaluation of accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity of data across various systems and resources.
• They are proactive in identifying the most appropriate development testing strategies, working with and influencing appropriate groups as required, while being responsive to the opportunities, challenges and constraints of the business. Provide advice and recommendations to other team members regarding development and testing approaches.
• Identify and rectify data anomalies, inconsistencies and errors through data validation and cleansing processes.
• Contribute to data governance initiatives, including defining data ownership, stewardship, and access policies.
• Maintain data documentation and metadata to ensure data quality processes.
• Utilize data quality tools and software to automate and streamline data quality processes.
• Collaborate with data consumers, data engineers and other stakeholders to resolve data quality issues and establish data quality improvement plans.
• Assist with data quality improvements projects, including data migrations and data quality enhancements.
• Promote data quality best practices within the organization and ensure that data quality processes align with data privacy regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies.
• Define and track key performance indicators related to data quality.
• Review data rules, test scripts, and logs or solutions produced by integration tools and recommend changes or best practices.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Supervisor and Manager Recommendation
• Four-year degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Math, or other related field; OR equivalent related business experience
• Proficiency in data quality tools and software
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, data profiling, and data validation techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in data management or data integration
• Microsoft Transact SQL knowledge
• Understanding of relational databases
• CDMP, CIMP certification is a plus