Data Quality Analyst Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Data Quality Analyst includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Performing statistical tests on large datasets to determine data quality and integrity.
  • Evaluating system performance and design, as well as its effect on data quality.
  • Reporting data analysis findings to management to inform business decisions and prioritize information system needs.
  • Documenting processes and maintaining data records.
  • Adhering to best practices in data analysis and collection.
  • Collaborating with database developers to improve data collection and storage processes.
  • Running data queries to identify coding issues and data exceptions, as well as cleaning data.
  • Gathering data from primary or secondary data sources to identify and interpret trends.
  • Keeping abreast of developments and trends in data quality analysis.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Data Quality Analyst duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Data Quality Analyst roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.