Data Analyst (Quality Control)

Company Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Job Description

The Data QC Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of our data. This role involves performing thorough data quality checks, identifying and resolving data discrepancies, and implementing processes to maintain data integrity. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and a solid understanding of data management principles.

Responsibilities

• Data Validation and Verification:
• Perform regular data quality checks to identify and correct errors, inconsistencies, and anomalies.
• Validate data against predefined rules and standards to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Implement and maintain data quality metrics and reports.
• Data Cleansing and Correction:
• Clean and transform data to meet quality standards.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Document data cleansing processes and maintain a record of data corrections.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and potential data quality issues.
• Generate reports and dashboards to communicate data quality metrics and findings.
• Present data quality insights to stakeholders and recommend improvements.
• Process Improvement:
• Develop and implement data quality control procedures and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with data engineers and other stakeholders to implement data quality solutions.
• Database Management:
• Assist in the maintenance and management of databases.
• Ensure data integrity and security within database systems.
• Perform SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data for analysis.
• Documentation:
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of data quality processes, procedures, and findings.
• Document data definitions, data dictionaries, and data flow diagrams.
  

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in data quality control, data analysis, or a related role.
• Experience with data validation and cleansing techniques.
• Experience with SQL is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, R).
• Knowledge of database management systems (PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with data quality frameworks and methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  
  

Additional Information

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