Data Quality Assurance Associate; GIS

Position: Data Quality Assurance Associate (with GIS Experience)
Location: New Orleans

job description

reports to: senior business analyst
direct reports: none
revised: february 2026

about new orleans redevelopment authority:
the new orleans redevelopment authority (nora), created by the state of louisiana in 1968 as the community improvement agency (cia), is a public agency charged with the revitalization of under-invested areas in the city of new orleans.

summary of responsiblities

the data quality assurance associate will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of data used by the agency for decision-making and public services. This position focuses on validating and maintaining datasets, including spatial data, and supporting data-related workflows. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience with data quality processes, and proficiency in geographic information systems (gis).

essential duties

data quality assurance:

• own the transfer/entry of data, documents, and workflows from shared management tools to nora's gis-based database (lama).

• develop and implement data validation procedures to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency across datasets.

• perform routine audits and quality checks on tabular and spatial data.

• document data quality issues and coordinate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies.

data management (lama and gis):

• maintain and update spatial datasets in gis platforms (e.g., arcgis, qgis).

• lead map production and spatial analysis for agency projects.

• validate geospatial data for accuracy and alignment with agency standards.

• act as lama superuser to implement changes in database architecture, data entry workflow, and sql report writing.

• work in excel to analyze and organize data for agency projects.

process improvement:

• recommend and implement best practices for data governance and quality control.

• assist in developing workflows and tools to automate data validation processes.

collaboration & support:

• work closely with program managers, department staff, and asset management staff to ensure data meets operational and reporting needs.

• provide technical support and training on data quality and lama-software issues as needed, including nora's vendor lama account technical issues.

• serve as nora's primary contact for its working partnership with the city of new orleans, specific to lama-related relationships.

• lead and own nora's transition from legacy database (lama desktop) to upgraded browser-based lama-rio.

qualifications

required qualifications:

• bachelor's degree in urban planning, gis-related field, information systems, or community development related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in data quality assurance, data management, or gis.

• proficiency with gis software (arcgis, qgis) and spatial data formats.

• advanced proficiency with excel and data wrangling.

• strong understanding of data validation techniques and quality standards.

• excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

preferred qualifications:

• experience with sql and relational databases.

• familiarity with scripting languages (python, r) for data processing and automation.

• knowledge of public sector data standards and compliance requirements.

• experience with web-based project management tools (i.e. Trello) and expert ability to independently solve problems related to web-based tools and applications.

work environment:

• small, collaborative team environment within a public agency.

• opportunity to contribute to projects that impact community services and planning.

compensation and benefits

salary

• commensurate with experience
insurance

• generous employer-sponsored health, dental, vision, life, and other supplemental coverages available.
retirement

• 457(b) plan with up to 5% employer-matched contributions

paid leave

• 10 paid holidays each year

• 12 annual leave days accrued in first year

• 12 sick days accrued in first year

applications must be submitted through nora's job application portal ().

the new orleans redevelopment authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry.

new orleans redevelopment authority
1409 oretha castle haley boulevard
new orleans, la 70113
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