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Data Quality Analyst

Argonne National Laboratory [1]
0 active jobs [1]
Job Location: 
Lemont, IL
Job Category: 
Business / financial management [2]
Information systems / technology [3]
Posted: 
November 12

Argonne National Laboratory, one of the nation’s largest science and engineering research labs, employs 3,400 employees, including approximately 1,250 scientists and engineers, and supports more than 200 research projects. Our mission is to apply a unique mix of world-class science, engineering, and user facilities to deliver innovative research and technologies. We create new knowledge that addresses the most important scientific and societal needs of our nation. Argonne is located 25 miles southwest of Chicago on a beautiful 1,500-acre campus.

The professional in this role will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, quality, retention and reuse of organizational information, including data loaded into the database systems. Develops and implements information analysis tools and business processes that allow for the review and correction of all data entry done by the organization. Participates in conceptualizing, organizing, and planning quality assurance activities to support testing data fixes, and audit reports. Develops, documents, implements, and monitors business and technical processes to ensure data integrity. Assists in the design and implementation of systems for Technology Development Commercialization (TDC) business development and licensing project data tracking and reporting. Provides user support to Department of Energy, TDC and divisions on database use and data structure. Addresses complex queries and report development where multiple database resources may need to be joined. Plans and implements kaizen tasks for data quality continuous process improvement. This includes a comprehensive knowledge of other institutional systems and their potential interface with the Division`s database.

Desired Skills & Experience:
Extensive experience engineering business processes, leading the continuous improvement of business processes. Must have previous experience writing and monitoring standard procedures related to data capture, retention and reuse. At least five years of hands-on experience utilizing the most current information analysis tools to mine relational databases for pertinent organizational information. Skills in analysis and validation of data with a high consequence for error. Ability to understand and work with varying data formats. Required to understand the basic infrastructure of multiple institutional systems and data sources that interface with Technology Development and Commercialization Division business systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with staff at all levels. Organizational skills, multitasking, managing multiple priorities is a key component of this role. In addition to communicating technical data to users, problem solving and working in a fast-paced environment is essential.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Please click the following link to submit your resume http://1.usa.gov/Paf2B8 [4].

Argonne is an equal opportunity employer; we value diversity in our workforce.


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