Job Description
"OFFICE LOCATIONUnited States of AmericaOpen to remote within USA.#Li-Remote #LI-DC1 #PDNWHO WE AREThe mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERThe Data Quality Lead brings together cross-functional stakeholders to make the best decisions for TNC's data, with an emphasis on improving data quality. The individual in this role, within the Data Governance team, partners closely with business management, IT teams, and end users to improve core data integrity and accuracy for daily operations and in support of strategic programs. The Data Quality Lead is responsible for driving a broad range of data governance and quality projects across TNC.This position is in the Data Governance team, which is part of the Information Technology (IT) department's Data Services group. We are an agile and collaborative team that partners closely with business management, IT teams, and end users to create a shared understanding of our data and data practices and mature our enterprise data governance program.WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUWe're looking for a Data Quality Lead to design, implement, and maintain data quality processes and metrics for TNC's corporate systems and conservation data. This individual should have a working knowledge of data quality management practices, data architectures, and data processing practices in a cross-functional, global operation. They are a self-starter who thrives in an agile environment focused on iteration and responsiveness.WHAT YOU'LL BRING Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. 7 years of experience in Information Technology field including 6 years of recent relevant experience with full life-cycle technology application development. Experience with a specific database concept, application and programming tool set. (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, or Databricks platforms and service suites). Experience with communication and productivity platforms such as Teams, SharePoint, Box, Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheets. Experience analyzing complex system-wide technical specifications and interfaces, debugging cross-functional data flows and business processes, and producing user and technical documentation. Design and work collaboratively within and across documentation, data tools, and projects. Experience with SQL and in at least one of the following (or similar) disciplines: relational database best practices and concepts, data modeling, business process modeling, Master Data Management (MDM), Visual Studio, data reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, QuickSight), Data Standards, Data Quality Management (DQ