Data Quality Analyst

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Position: Data Quality Analyst

Location: District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia - Hybrid, DC

Job : 630

# of Openings: 1

Location: On-site, Patuxent River, MD

Compensation: $89, per year, depending on experience and qualifications

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance is required at time of hire

Travel Requirement: Requires regular travel, estimated between 15–25% annually (includes onsite client visits)

What you can expect as the Data Quality Analyst at Fortress... The Data Quality Analyst plays a critical role within the FGS Government Delivery team, responsible for improving the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data integrated into Fortress's Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) platform supporting government programs. This position directly addresses data quality gaps across disparate government data sources by validating , standardizing, and enhancing metadata to ensure high-confidence operational outputs for mission-critical Navy programs.

It is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented analyst looking to deepen their expertise in government data quality and supply chain risk management with direct exposure to federal clients and high-visibility programs. The role operates with moderate guidance and requires strong analytical judgment to navigate incomplete, inconsistent, and evolving data inputs.

Responsibilities Include:

• Validate and reconcile metadata across multiple disparate government data sources to ensure accuracy and completeness within the C-SCRM platform
• Identify, analyze, and resolve data anomalies and inconsistencies to improve overall data quality and reliability
• Collaborate with program stakeholders to define, create, and update required metadata supporting enterprise data standards
• Support the ingestion, normalization, and baselining of data sources into the C-SCRM tool
• Execute manual Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) implementation and validation processes within air-gapped environments
• Develop and execute data validation workflows using Excel, Looker, and QA tools to monitor and improve data integrity
• Write and execute queries or scripts to efficiently analyze datasets and detect quality issues
• Track, document, and manage data defects and remediation efforts using Jira and other tracking systems
• Participate in regular working sessions with government clients and internal teams to review data quality, resolve issues, and align on requirements
• Continuously improve data quality processes, documentation, and validation techniques to support scalable operations

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in data quality, cybersecurity, or related technical roles
• Active Secret security clearance (required)
• Experience supporting mission-critical or high-visibility programs in a client-facing environment
• Strong understanding of Navy systems and cybersecurity requirements within regulated environments
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and validation
• Experience using data validation or QA tools to assess and improve data quality
• Experience using Jira or similar ticketing systems to track defects and workflows
• Ability to write queries or scripts to analyze and validate datasets
• Strong analytical judgment and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to execute independently with moderate guidance

Preferred

Skills:

• Experience supporting Navy Program Offices or similar government organization
• Experience with Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) concepts and tools
• Familiarity with government data systems such as eMASS, ACAS, DADMS, and FPDS
• Experience working with data visualization or analytics tools such as Looker
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as Python
• Industry certifications such as CISSP or CSSLP
• Ability to leverage AI tools through basic prompting for tasks such as drafting, summarizing, or brainstorming, while applying judgment to AI-generated output.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional work experience required.

Employee Benefits:

• Remote and Hybrid working environment
• Competitive pay structure
• Medical, dental, vision plans with employees covered up…