For over 19 years, Catalist has been a leader in civic data and data science innovation. Our mission is to provide progressive organizations with the data, software, and services needed to better identify, understand, and communicate with the people they need to engage and mobilize. Our clients include the largest, most influential organizations in the U.S. active in civic engagement, advocacy, and political campaigns.
Catalist is home to a dedicated, creative team of technologists, data scientists, and campaign experts committed to using our talents and technology to nurture a vibrant and growing progressive community.
As a data quality assurance engineer at Catalist, you will have a leading role in efforts to discover actionable insights using the largest repository of individual-level data in progressive politics. The position is responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of data throughout its life cycle at Catalist. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent technical skills, a strong desire to learn new skills, and an interest in progressive politics. Catalist values creativity and problem-solving. Our work is on the cutting edge of data-driven politics, and your support will help Democratic candidates and progressive organizations conduct successful advocacy and electoral campaigns.
This position reports to the Director of Data QA. The Data Quality Assurance Engineer is a part of a growing Data team that supports all underlying work at Catalist.
This position is included in our CWA bargaining unit.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Create and execute data quality assurance tests on various datasets. Present results, both orally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences Acts as an advanced user of all internal and external Catalist tools, data, and products for the purpose of assessing Data Quality Utilize programming languages as well as other internal resources to answer questions internally and externally about data and data processing Generate and maintain documentation to support all deliverables and to facilitate future replication of tasks Preferred Skills & Abilities: Education & Experience: