Data Analyst Specialist

Job Summary

Fully onsite in McLean

location: McLean, Virginia

job type: Contract

salary: $50 - 70 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Pattern Identification o Extract, analyze, and interpret data from enterprise data stores and transactional databases to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies o Validate data consistency and accuracy against defined enterprise data models and business rules o Proactively identify and investigate data discrepancies that may impact downstream consumers o Documenting differences between legacy and future state data - Data Profiling & Quality Assessment o Perform detailed data profiling (manual and tool-based) to assess data completeness, validity, and consistency o Leverage data profiling and data quality tools to automate validation where applicable o Document data quality issues, root causes, and recommended remediation actions - Cross-Functional Collaboration o Work closely with data teams, application teams, and business stakeholders to understand data flows, transformations, and dependencies o Facilitate working sessions to triage, analyze, and resolve identified data issues o Drive alignment on data definitions, ownership, and quality expectations across teams - Data Governance & Model Alignment o Ensure data aligns with enterprise data models, standards, and governance frameworks under EBM o Support data reconciliation efforts across multiple data sources, particularly in transition or dual-data environments o Contribute to documentation of data lineage, transformations, and control points o Support transition of data ownership to producers in alignment with target-state operating model o Maintain metadata, including definitions, lineage, and sensitivity/criticality classifications - Communication & Issue Resolution o Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders o Track issues, owners, and remediation timelines to ensure resolution o Prepare concise summaries and updates for leadership on data health and risks - Historic Data Migration o Support planning and execution of historical data migration, including identification of anomalies and resolution strategies o Validate and test data against target-state models to ensure operational readiness

Qualifications

• Project & Delivery Execution
• Foundational project management skills, including tracking deliverables, risks, issues,
  
  

and dependencies across data workstreams

• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented problem solver with strong
  
  

analytical thinking and communication skills

• Ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies and adapt in a fast-paced
  
  

environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the mortgage or financial services industry
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.