Data Quality Analyst

State of Washington$86K — $113K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science or a closely related field.
  • Four years of experience in a complex IT environment, including three years with court data systems or data quality tools.
  • Working knowledge of court business processes and data structures.
  • Experience with data auditing and profiling techniques.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve data quality issues.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and correct inaccuracies and inconsistencies in court data.
  • Serve as a technical resource for data quality issues and solutions.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
  • Resolve data flow issues between various management systems.
  • Develop data validation rules to maintain data integrity.
  • Consult with court and agency staff to resolve data quality issues.
  • Create and maintain documentation for data quality processes.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and basic life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
  • Flexible spending accounts available for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
  • Participation in the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System.
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness under certain conditions.
  • Paid holidays and personal leave days for full-time and part-time employees.
Full Job Description
Salary : $86,688.00 - $113,736.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Job Number: 2026-54
Department: Administrative Office of the Courts
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
The Data Quality Analyst is responsible for the identification, triage, and resolution of data quality issues in the state courts case management systems. This position also provides services to customers to assist with certain changes in case management systems, education, and assistance with business processes/business rules.
Reporting to an Information Technology Manager, Information Technology Supervisor, or equivalent, this is a journey-level position that works within a team supporting the data quality improvement activities, including identification of issues, implementation of solutions, and coordination with end users to remediate recurring issues. This position has limited decision-making responsibility as defined by managerial level staff. Completes routine tasks independently using established data quality techniques. Work products may be subject to review and approval by more senior data quality analysts, supervisors, or managers.
POSITION DETAILS
Job #: 2026-54

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 68: $86,688 - $113,736 per year (DOQ).

Opens: June 17, 2026

Closes: July 8, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven calendar days after posting.
WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION
AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment.
This position requires at least 2 days per week working onsite at AOC facilities

Duties
  • Identify and correct inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and anomalies in the court data.
  • Serve as a technical resource on data quality issues identification, analysis, resolution, and reporting to meet organizational business objectives.
  • Conduct regular audits of the data to identify and correct errors or inconsistencies.
  • Analyze data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency using data profiling tools and techniques.
  • Resolve issues blocking the movement of data between the various court case management systems and data repositories.
  • Develop and implement data validation rules to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
  • Consult with court staff, agency business and technical staff, and others regarding resolutions to issues.
  • Implement data handling and management practices that comply with court policies.
  • Create and maintain documentation related to data cleanup procedures, including workflows, best practices, and standard operating procedures
  • Perform routine evaluation of data quality issue backlog to ensure the highest impact issues are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Conduct the integration of data from various sources, ensuring consistency and accuracy during the process.
  • Collaborate with court officials, IT staff, and other stakeholders to understand data needs and address quality issues.
  • Maintain and utilize a comprehensive documentation library of data quality processes, procedures, and findings.
  • Conduct testing of application, vendor resolutions to defects/data issues, and other issue resolutions
  • Work in, refer to, and switch between multiple applications, manuals, and websites to research and resolve issues
  • Prepare regular reports on data quality status, issues identified, and corrective actions taken.
  • Perform other duties as required.


Qualifications
A combination of education and experience demonstrating a working knowledge of the duties, responsibilities and competencies of the Data Quality Analyst may substitute for the qualifications listed.

A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science OR closely allied field, AND:
  • Four (4) years of experience in a complex information technology environment TO INCLUDE:

  • Three (3) years of experience utilizing court data systems, integration technologies, and/or data quality tools.

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Working knowledge of court business process, court data structures and relationships, and integration methodologies used in the industry.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving data quality issues.
  • Experience with data auditing and profiling.
  • Working knowledge of data quality tools and software for data profiling, cleansing, and monitoring (e.g., SQL, etc.).
  • Knowledge and demonstrated experience to perform root cause analysis on data quality issues and implement corrective measures.
  • In-depth understanding of data quality dimensions (accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, uniqueness, validity).
  • Ability to detect inconsistencies and anomalies in data presented.
  • Ability to implement actions for continuous improvement in data quality processes and practices.
  • Ability to conduct quality checks on data entry processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of court records.
  • Knowledge and experience of court data and court case management systems to to assist with recognizing invalid, inaccurate, or missing data
  • Ability to think critically, exercise judgment, and make sound decisions and recommendations consistent with organizational objectives.
  • Skill to prioritize and adjust priorities within workload assignments based on business need and/or direction from senior staff or management.
  • Ability to accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
  • Ability to understand the overall impact and interconnections of the AOC system infrastructure.
  • Intermediate to Advanced skills in most Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn new applications/adjust to system changes
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including court officials, IT staff, and external agencies.


Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
  • Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
  • This position is not overtime-eligible.

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

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The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month d

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