Data Quality Specialist

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking a Data Quality Specialist for the Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention. This full-time position involves coordinating data quality issues and utilizing analytics tools to ensure data accuracy. The role is fully remote but requires the incumbent to reside in Kansas. Compensation ranges from $17.39 to $17.95 per hour, with comprehensive benefits offered.
Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:May 11, 2025

Required documents uploaded by:May 11, 2025

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 . KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.

E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here .

http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

About The Position
• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Sponsorship:KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation:
• Hourly Pay Range:$17.39 - $17.95
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The positions (K0245254)

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has a Data Quality Specialist opening in the Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention. The incumbents in these roles will coordinate with the IIS Assistant Manager and data quality staff to track, assign, and prioritize data quality issues identified through modernized data systems and analytics platforms. This position is fully remote, but the incumbent is required to live in the state of Kansas to be in this role.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Leverage KSWebIZ reports, dashboards, and data analytics tools to identify, analyze, and resolve data quality issues. Apply independent judgment to compare system data and perform data quality activities, utilizing modern data validation and cleansing methods to ensure accuracy and completeness. Consult updated IIS standards, resources, and reference materials to support modernized data quality activities and ensure compliance with the latest data protocols. Communicate data quality requirements, issues, and improvement recommendations to immunization providers, promoting modernized data quality practices and tools for enhanced accuracy.

Utilize analytical tools to view and analyze system data in order to detect and resolve data quality issues proactively. Develop and maintain data quality report templates for each unique data issue, collaborating with the IIS Assistant Manager and data quality staff to prioritize and track data quality projects, while integrating data modernization strategies and enhancements to augment project outcomes. Design and implement solutions to address specific data quality concerns to improve data integrity and operational efficiency. Identify emerging trends in system data and communicate trends to IIS staff or system users for targeted outreach and improvements. Continuously monitor data trends, system enhancements and system performance to ensure sustained improvements in data quality.

Qualifications
• Education:
• High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification:
• Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Two years of experience using best practices and tools to analyze and measure data quality and develop action plans to ensure data reliability, completeness, and consistency. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to quickly learn processes, and practices.
• Ability to coordinate work activities with a team.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Experience in finding and resolving issues with data quality.
• Skill to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Ability to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, written and verbally.
• Ability to use independent judgment, decision making, and problem solving.
• Knowledge of records management and/or general data quality concepts.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI Desktop.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel Pivot Table.
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Ashley Webb

Email: Ashley.Webb@ks.gov

Mailing Address:1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

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Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

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