Data Quality Analyst

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location:  The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Salary: The hiring salary for Data Quality Analyst is starting at 73,647. The full pay range for Data Quality Analyst is $62,946-$100,714.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: We offer a flexible hybrid schedule, with an opportunity for remote work based on operational requirements, while supporting both in-office collaboration and remote productivity. 
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), annual employer funded Lifestyle Spending Account which you can use to invest in your personal development and growth activities, parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan, 457 defined contribution plan, and more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Application Deadline:

About the Job:

The Business Intelligence department is looking for a Data Quality Analyst with a strong technical background and a passion for ensuring data accuracy and integrity. This role is central to maintaining the quality and reliability of the organization’s data assets, working closely with internal stakeholders to design and implement robust data quality processes.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to independently manage data quality initiatives, having a lasting impact on the airport's operations by ensuring that all business decisions are based on clean, consistent, and reliable data. With the ability to solve complex, unique challenges that are more robust and opaque than those typically found in the private sector, this role is essential in supporting the dynamic nature of our airport’s operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with stakeholders: Identify data owners and stewards, gather data requirements, and align on data quality objectives. Provide expert advice based on assessments.
• Design and conduct data quality checks: Independently ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability by conducting profiling and analysis to resolve quality issues.
• Champion data quality processes: Lead workgroups and promote a culture of data quality, acting as the expert on complex governance matters.
• Stay updated on data quality trends: Ensure tools and methodologies remain current with industry standards.

The Skills We Are Looking For:

1. Problem Solving/Agility: Swiftly adapts to changing needs, providing effective solutions and adjusting methods for unexpected challenges.
2. Change Management: Implements tools and techniques to support change efforts, ensuring successful adoption and addressing resistance. Adapts effectively to evolving situations.
3. Technical & Process Knowledge: Offers expertise in data management, governance frameworks, and ETL processes. Proficient in tools like Informatica, Talend, or DQS, and conducts data profiling, cleansing, and monitoring to ensure high-quality standards.
4. Interpersonal Ability: Communicates clearly and engages stakeholders to understand data requirements. Translates data quality opportunities into actionable recommendations.
5. Leadership & Influencing: Leads data quality initiatives with independence, motivates teams, and gains support for ideas and solutions.
6. Project Management: Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, efficiency, and collaboration for successful outcomes.

Requirements

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Three years of experience in data analysis of data management with a focus on data quality and any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in computer science, information management, data science, or a closely related field.

Preferred Education, Certification, and Licenses:

• Master’s degree in data science, computer science, information management, or a closely related field.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Informatica Data Quality Developer Certified Professional, Data Governance & Stewardship Professional (DGSP), Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.

**Lacking some of the skills or experiences we've listed? No worries! Here at the San Diego International Airport, we're on a mission to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. While certain roles may require specific qualifications, we understand that talent comes in many forms. Some of our positions may not require specific degrees, and we're always open to individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If you think this could be you, we encourage you to apply, and even if this position isn't the right role for you, we will add you to our database to consider for other opportunities in the future that align with your unique knowledge and skills. There's a chance we have the perfect spot for you to land!

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law.