Data Validation Specialist

Data Validation Specialist

265 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Department of Education–Oliver Hodge Education Building

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full time

Regular

$53,000

The Data Validation Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of data within the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s systems by leveraging structured programming languages such as SQL to perform data manipulation and analysis, developing and maintaining comprehensive quality control procedures throughout data migration and validation processes, and collaborating closely with agency subject matter experts to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.

In addition, this position supports the State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) migration by assisting with validation and testing activities and providing guidance to district users as they navigate reporting validation needs during both testing and implementation phases.

Please note: this role does not allow for any form of remote work, including telecommuting or hybrid arrangements. The nature of this position necessitates a consistent in‑person presence. Prospective candidates should be aware that the responsibilities associated with this role require physical presence at the designated workplace in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Data Manipulation and Analysis: Efficiently use structured programming languages, such as SQL, to manipulate and analyze data for accuracy and consistency.
• Quality Control Procedures: Develop and maintain comprehensive quality control procedures to ensure data integrity at various stages of data migration and validation.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate effectively with agency subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data validation issues.
• Reporting Validation and Testing: Assist the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) with validation and testing related to the SLDS migration. Support district users with reporting validation or issues during the testing and implementation phases.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Informatics, Management Information Systems, or a related field;
• One (1) year of programming experience in SQL, and/or other programming languages.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of relevant experience for each year of the required education.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without sponsorship now or in the future;
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment background check;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from a U.S. state or territory to perform necessary job‑related travel.

Location :
Oliver Hodge Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Physical Demands include :

o Ability to stand, reach, and bend 50% of the time;

o Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine/printer, andoffice telephone 75% of the time;

o Ascends/descends stairs 25% of the time;

o Ability to lift to 25 lbs.

Cognitive Requirements :

o This role requires clear and accurate communication, strong analytical skills, and the ability to evaluate information and make timely…