City and County of Denver

Data Quality & Compliance Analyst

City and County of Denver$80K — $90K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Management, or related field.
  • 3 years of progressively responsible experience in administrative and operational analysis.
  • Proficient in analyzing management issues and proposing solutions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with multiple data management systems.
  • Experience with WIOA performance requirements and workforce development programs.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Manage full contract lifecycle including development and compliance oversight.
  • Review documentation and invoices to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Lead monthly reviews and develop corrective action plans for service providers.
  • Create and maintain training materials and SOPs for staff and partners.
  • Analyze data and performance to inform operational decisions.
  • Collaborate with internal staff to implement state/local policies.
  • Participate in workgroups and audits for compliance and performance monitoring.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact workforce service delivery standards.
  • Work closely with both internal teams and external organizations.
  • Access to continuous improvement initiatives and professional development.
  • Exposure to a range of data systems and analytical tools.
  • Participation in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
Full Job Description
What You’ll Do

As a Data Quality & Compliance Analyst, you will ensure that workforce service providers meet contractual, regulatory, fiscal, and performance expectations. You will manage complex contracts, oversee program data, develop training and guidance, and partner closely with both internal teams and external organizations.

Contract Oversight & Compliance

  • Manage the full contract life cycle—SOW (Scope of Work) development, negotiation, amendments, modifications, and compliance alignment with budgets, policies, and federal guidelines.
  • Oversee service providers by reviewing documentation, invoices, data entry, and participant files to ensure regulatory and programmatic compliance.
  • Lead monthly partnership reviews, provide technical assistance, develop corrective action plans, and conduct quarterly site visits.
  • Create, deliver, and maintain training, guidance, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and tools for internal staff and contracted partners.
  • Conduct research, data analysis, and performance reviews to identify trends, evaluate service delivery, and support operational decision‑making.
  • Collaborate with Workforce Partnerships staff to review and interpret state/local policies and ensure timely implementation by providers.
  • Participate in cross‑departmental workgroups, committees, audits, and monitoring engagements.

Data Management & Quality Assurance

  • Monitor, interpret, and analyze data across multiple systems of record, including Connecting Colorado, Salesforce, Workday, Zengine, and complex Excel‑based datasets.
  • Serve as a technical data subject‑matter expert—guiding colleagues on data systems, data interpretation, reporting, and emerging trends.
  • Develop comprehensive dashboards and reports to track program quality, outcomes, enrollments, and performance.
  • Update and monitor quality management plans for the Denver Workforce System.
  • Provide recommendations for system-of-record enhancements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Research best practices, laws, and industry trends to develop recommendations, solutions, and implementation plans.

What You’ll Bring

You excel at organizing complex workloads, interpreting detailed policies, guiding partners, and making data meaningful for diverse audiences. You bring:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present and simplify complex data.
  • Advanced Excel skills and comfort with multiple data systems.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
  • Experience analyzing economic/workforce data and producing performance‑related reports.
  • Knowledge of WIOA performance requirements and workforce development programs.
  • Experience in workforce development, economic development, human services, quality assurance, auditing, compliance, or a related field.
  • A proactive, collaborative, and analytical mindset.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Management, or a related field.
  • Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in administrative, management, and operational analysis work which must have included analyzing management problems and recommending solutions and implementation strategies.
  • Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
  • Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
  • License/Certifications: None

Preferred Application Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Application Deadline

This posting is expected to stay open until September 17th. Please submit your application as soon as possible no later than September 17th at 11:59 p.m. MST.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

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Position Type

Limited (Fixed Term)

Position Salary Range

$74,276.00 - $122,555.00

Target Pay

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00/year, based on experience and education

Agency

Denver Economic Development & Opportunity

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

About City and County of Denver

The City and County of Denver is the capital and most populous city in the state of Colorado. It is located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains, just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The city is known for its beautiful scenery, outdoor recreation opportunities, and vibrant cultural scene. The City and County of Denver provides a wide range of services to its residents, including public safety, transportation, parks and recreation, and community development. The city is governed by a mayor and a 13-member city council.
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Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Revenue
$4 billion

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