Data Quality Analyst II

The Voice of Texas Agriculture.

Company: Texas Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company | Department: Underwriting - Data Office

This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of our data assets. Candidates work closely with cross-functional teams to identify data quality issues, implement solutions, and support data governance initiatives with minimal oversight.

MAJOR RESPONSIBIILITIES AND AUTHORITY

Data Quality Assessment and Monitoring:

• Conduct regular data profiling and analysis to assess data quality across various systems.
• Develop and implement data quality metrics and dashboards to monitor ongoing data integrity.
• Identify, document, and communicate data quality issues to relevant stakeholders.

Data Cleansing and Validation:

• Design and execute data cleansing processes to rectify inaccuracies and inconsistencies.
• Establish and enforce data validation rules to ensure data meets predefined standards.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to implement data quality improvements.

Root Cause Analysis and Issue Resolution:

• Investigate data anomalies and perform root cause analysis to identify underlying issues.
• Develop and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence of data quality problems.
• Work with data owners to implement corrective actions and process enhancements.

Data Governance and Documentation:

• Support data governance initiatives by maintaining data dictionaries and metadata repositories.
• Document data quality processes, standards, and best practices.
• Participate in the development and enforcement of data governance policies.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field, and foundational experience in data quality analysis or a similar role.
• Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field, and proven experience in data quality analysis or a similar role.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in SQL for data querying and analysis.
• Experience with data quality tools (e.g., Informatica Data Quality, Talend, Data Ladder).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.

Analytical and Communication Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills to convey data quality issues and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data governance frameworks and practices.
• Knowledge of data management principles and data lifecycle management.
• Certifications in data quality or data management (e.g., IQCP, CDMP) are advantageous.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Use of PC, telephone, copy machine, fax, and other office equipment over six (6) hours per day.
• Extended periods of sitting and concentration.
• Occasional bending, twisting, crouching, pulling, pushing, lifting, and moving items weighing up to 30 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Occasional long, irregular hours.
• Provide after-hours problem resolution when required.
• Occasional travel by auto or other public transportation.
• Work to be conducted in office environment owned or leased by company.

Texas Farm Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).