Data Validation Specialist

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

The Data Validation Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of data within the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s systems by leveraging structured programming languages such as SQL to perform data manipulation and analysis, developing and maintaining comprehensive quality control procedures throughout data migration and validation processes, and collaborating closely with agency subject matter experts to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues. In addition, this position supports the State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) migration by assisting with validation and testing activities and providing guidance to district users as they navigate reporting validation needs during both testing and implementation phases.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• →Data Manipulation and Analysis: Efficiently use structured programming languages, such as SQL, to manipulate and analyze data for accuracy and consistency.
• →Quality Control Procedures: Develop and maintain comprehensive quality control procedures to ensure data integrity at various stages of data migration and validation.
• →Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with agency subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data validation issues.
• →Reporting Validation and Testing: Assist the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) with validation and testing related to the SLDS migration. Support district users with reporting validation or issues during the testing and implementation phases.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Informatics, Management Information Systems, or a related field;   
• One (1) year of programming experience in SQL, and/or other programming languages.      
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of relevant experience for each year of the required education. 

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future;
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from a U.S. state or territory to perform necessary job-related travel.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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