Business Analyst - Data Quality

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Analyst specializing in Data Quality maintenance to support a large government client. This is a 12-month W2 contract with a Hybrid schedule in Los Angeles, CA 90012. Task List: • Data Quality and Cleaning. • System testing Support. • Business Analysis and Process Support. • Reporting and Communication. Responsibilities: • Review, validate, and correct records identified through automated cleansing and matching processes. • Utilize custom ML-enabled application to assist in manual review. • Apply business rules, escalate ambiguous cases, and document corrections. • Participate in UAT for enterprise software deployments. • Execute test cases, record results, and document issues. • Assist with issue tracking and resolution verification, • Document workflows and requirements for modernization projects. • Provide support for requirements gathering, validation, and reporting. • Assist with stakeholder communication and documentation. • Provide weekly progress updates summarizing activities performed, issues encountered, and deliverables completed such as: • Reviewed and corrected datasets with audit logs and quality metrics. • UAT documentation includes test results, issue logs, and resolution status. • Business process documentation and requirements artifacts. Experience Required: • Experience in data quality assurance and validation. • Knowledge of and experience in business analysis practices (requirements gathering, process documentation). • Experience in participating in UAT for enterprise systems. • Familiarity with structured datasets and data governance. Preferred Experience: • Experience with SQL databases, permitting systems, or address standard.