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# Data Support Lead

- **Company:** Management Science Associates Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** BASIC (Programming Language), Databases, Productivity Software, DataOps, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=295cd3c2e2f0b14d

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent experience
 * Minimum five years' related experience in a Data Operations environment.
 * Data quality management and governance.
 * Analytical thinking and root cause problem solving.
 * Operational execution and continuous improvement.
 * Performance management and metrics-driven leadership.
 * Project and backlog management.
 * Effective cross-functional communication and influence.
 * Technical proficiency with databases, productivity tools, and basic querying.
 * Ability to identify and respond to emerging market trends and changes, ensuring master brand data reflects current industry and client dynamics
 * Ability to drive continuous improvement in data quality and operational efficiency by identifying gaps, implementing controls, and enhancing validation processes
 * Ability to lead backlog data cleanup efforts by prioritizing work, executing against defined project plans, and maintaining clear visibility into progress and risks
 * Ability to actively manage team productivity through the consistent use of performance metrics, ensuring output meets established volume and timeliness expectations
 * Ability to ensure delivery of high-quality data by maintaining strong accuracy standards and proactively reducing errors identified downstream or post-delivery

## Description

* Lead and execute data support projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and stakeholder expectations are met.
 * Define, track, and act on performance metrics to improve team output and effectiveness.
 * Review and refine processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
 * Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
 * Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement.
 * Coordinate work across teams and escalate issues appropriately.
 * Align team activities with strategic goals and ensure progress is tracked and communicated.
 * Develop team capabilities through training, mentoring, and performance management.Manage workload prioritization, staffing needs, and resources


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