Junior business analyst – soc code mapping & hr data remediation

Immediate need for a talented Junior Business Analyst – SOC Code Mapping & HR Data Remediation. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in US (Remote). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 26-32462

Pay Range: $38 - $41/hour. Traveler benefits as per agency package. (Benefits vary by vendor and assignment.)

Key Responsibilities:

• SOC Code Research and Data Mapping
• Review job records with missing or potentially inaccurate Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes.
• Retrieve and review internal job descriptions to understand job duties, responsibilities, and occupational requirements.
• Research official federal and state government resources to identify appropriate occupational classifications.
• Match job responsibilities and relevant keywords to the most suitable SOC codes.
• Enter and document classification results accurately in Excel-based mapping files.
• Escalate ambiguous classifications or low-confidence matches to the appropriate subject matter experts.

Data Quality, Auditing, and Remediation

• Review and remediate approximately 1,700+ job records.
• Validate existing SOC assignments and identify obvious mismatches between job responsibilities and assigned codes.
• Check records for completeness, consistency, duplicate entries, and potential data errors.
• Maintain accurate records of completed, pending, and escalated items.
• Prepare finalized files for the applicable HR Information System (HRIS) upload process, following established procedures.
• Support quality checks to minimize errors before compliance reporting deadlines.

Progress Tracking and Reporting

• Maintain Excel trackers and monitor outstanding job records.
• Provide regular updates on completed work, pending classifications, escalations, and potential blockers.
• Organize workload according to project priorities and established deadlines.
• Summarize data quality issues and remediation progress for project stakeholders.

Process Documentation and Knowledge Transfer

• Develop clear, step-by-step desk procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Document research sources, government websites, keyword search techniques, classification decisions, and validation steps.
• Record common scenarios, decision rules, and escalation procedures.
• Create practical reference materials to support consistent future maintenance of SOC classifications.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in data analysis, data quality, data validation, business analysis, data remediation, research, auditing, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for spreadsheet management, data entry, filtering, sorting, tracking, and validation.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy across a high volume of records.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret job descriptions and associate keywords with standardized classifications.
• Experience working with structured datasets, record reconciliation, data mapping, data auditing, or data cleanup.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage repetitive tasks, and meet defined deadlines.
• Clear written communication skills and the ability to document processes.
• Ability to provide regular progress updates and escalate questions when necessary.
• Comfortable working remotely with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Experience with SOC codes or Standard Occupational Classification systems.
• Exposure to HR data, HRIS, job codes, job architecture, occupational classification, or compensation data.
• Experience supporting compliance reporting, audit preparation, or regulatory data remediation.
• Familiarity with government websites and standardized classification resources.
• Experience creating SOPs, desk-level procedures, or process documentation.
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus but is not required.

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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