Also called: Data Steward, Data Quality Analyst
Makes sure a company's data is accurate, well labeled and used according to the rules.
You track down why two systems disagree about how many customers the company has, then write the official definition so everyone counts the same way. You also keep a catalog of what data exists and who is allowed to see it.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in information systems, business or statistics; certifications like CDMP help.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Information Systems, Business Analytics, Statistics.
Growing much faster than average (about 10% over 10 years). Tracks computer occupations, all other; demand rising with AI and privacy laws.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI auto-tags and classifies data, cutting manual cataloging; setting rules and resolving disputes stay human.
Classes: Computer applications, AP Government, AP Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1299.
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