Data Quality Manager

Govini•Pittsburgh, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Data Quality Manager to join our Data Product & Operations team. The Data Quality Manager will oversee and manage data across Govini’s Defense Acquisition applications, ensuring its accuracy, consistency, and accessibility. This role is crucial for maintaining the integrity of our data and supporting decision-making processes across the organization. In order to do this job well, you must be obsessed with quality, clarity, and the relentless pursuit of data perfection. You thrive in murky datasets and love creating order out of chaos. You’re experienced in data quality software to include automated documentation and lineage. You’ve designed data quality strategies and data governance policies and integrated them into numerous diverse data pipelines with continuous monitoring and reporting. The Data Quality Manager will oversee the day-to-day Data Steward team tasks and help allocate resources for new data initiatives. This role is a full-time position located out of our offices in Pittsburgh, PA. This role may require up to 10% travel.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Demonstrated understanding of data governance principles and practices
Experience developing data quality standards and frameworks for enterprise data pipelines
4+ years of experience managing data teams
6+ years of experience in data stewardship, data management, or relevant domain expertise
Demonstrated ability to write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction and analysis
6+ years of experience in Python programming for data manipulation, transformation, and analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Current possession of a U.S. security clearance, or the ability to obtain one with our sponsorship
Experience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environment
Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Generative AI coding and Agent experience
Familiarity with defense acquisition processes and related data sources
Experience managing data-related projects and initiatives

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and own business logic relative to the transformation and enrichment of Govini data
Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of specific data.
Develop and enforce data standards, policies, and procedures to maintain data integrity and compliance
Responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining systems for data quality and governance
Develop data quality assessment requirements and implement improvement plans to address identified issues
Work closely with stakeholders across the organization, including Data Engineering and Data Product Managers, to understand data requirements and provide support
Maintain comprehensive documentation of data sources, definitions, and processes
Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) after datasets are ingested to ensure adherence to data requirements
Utilize SQL to query, analyze, and extract data to support business needs
Provide training and support to team members on data-related topics and best practices