Job Description

Sr. Data Validation Analyst

Salary Range: $76,328.00 - 114,491.00

This is an exempt (salaried) position. Please note: pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Position Summary

Performs advanced data quality, validation, and analytical work to support assessment data used for statutory reporting, budgeting, and revenue purposes. Uses independent judgment and technical expertise to identify complex data issues and trends across multiple systems. Serves as a subject matter expert, provides guidance to analysts, and may lead specialized functions or initiatives ( e.g., appeals, document management, property appraisal). Work requires minimal supervision and a high level of accuracy, problem‑solving, and collaboration.

Essential Functions

• Performs advanced data quality, validation, and analytical review of property tax appeal data across assigned systems and workflows.
• Receives, reviews, and processes property tax appeals to ensure information is accurate, complete, and processed in accordance with established deadlines, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Reviews appeal submissions and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy and identifies discrepancies requiring correction or additional information.
• Maintains and updates appeal records, statuses, documentation, and related information within the County’s appeal and document management systems.
• Supports the Board of Equalization and Review (BER) hearing process, including preparation and organization of appeal documentation, hearing materials, notices, and electronic records.
• Assists with the scheduling, tracking, and monitoring of appeals to ensure appeals move through the process timely and accurately.
• Reviews appeal-related data and reports to identify trends, discrepancies, processing issues, and potential quality-control concerns.
• Conducts research and analyzes appeal information across multiple systems to resolve discrepancies and determine appropriate action within established guidelines.
• Serves as a technical resource to staff regarding appeal procedures, systems, documentation requirements, and established workflows.
• Assists with the preparation, review, and validation of appeal-related reports, statistics, production numbers, and operational data for management and other stakeholders.
• Participates in system testing, validation, and implementation of enhancements to appeal, assessment, and document management systems.
• Identifies opportunities to improve appeal workflows, reduce errors, increase efficiency, and improve the quality and accessibility of appeal-related information.
• Provide assistance and information to taxpayers, tax representatives, County staff, and other stakeholders regarding the appeal process and related requirements.
• Documents findings, procedures, process changes, and corrective actions in accordance with departmental standards.
• Assist supervisors and management with complex appeal issues, research, reporting, and data analysis as needed.
• Leads or supports specialized assignments and initiatives related to appeals, BER operations, data validation, document management, and process improvement.
• Performs related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience:
• Minimum of four years of quality control or data analytics/validation
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications

• May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• May require an Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
• May require professional certifications such as CRPA and/ or CPPA

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with assessment, regulatory, or revenue-related data.
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet or data analysis tools.
• Professional certification(s) relevant to data, analytics, or assessment functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of data quality management, data validation, and advanced analytical review.
• Applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures governing assessment data and reporting.
• Assessment, workflow, and document management systems used to support operational functions.
• Methods for identifying trends, anomalies, and systemic data issues within complex datasets.
• Principles and practices of data quality management, data validation, and advanced analytical review.

Skills

• Analyzing and interpreting complex data to identify discrepancies, trends, and potential risks.
• Applying independent judgment to resolve non-routine or complex data issues.
• Using advanced spreadsheet and analytical tools to support reporting and analysis.
• Communicating technical information clearly to analysts, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Managing multiple assignments and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Analyzing and interpreting complex data to identify discrepancies, trends, and potential risks.

Abilities

• Work independently and make sound decisions within established guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance and informal leadership to professional staff.
• Interpret and apply statutes, policies, and procedures to complex data scenarios.
• Identify potential data integrity, operational, or compliance risks.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across functional areas.
• Work independently and make sound decisions within established guidelines.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.