Sr Assessment Data Val Analyst

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.