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DATA ANALYST

Microsoft Redmond, WA

Redmond, WA

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$37 - $42/hr Contract Azure Azure Storage Data

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Job Description

The contract Data Analyst role will support Microsoft OCR processing and the management of large document and text datasets used for AI model training. The position is focused on monitoring workflow quality, maintaining dataset inventories, and coordinating Azure storage transfers and delivery packages.

Role Overview

In this role, you will operate and monitor existing OCR workflows, review processing outputs and logs for exceptions, and help ensure datasets are delivered with accurate metadata and documented quality findings. You will also manage uploads, downloads, and transfers in Azure storage to support dataset delivery for model-training use.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor OCR workflows, including processing queues, job status, completion rates, and failed or stalled batches
Review logs and processing reports to identify exceptions, execute documented recovery steps, and escalate technical issues to engineers
Maintain batch tracking records and coordinate reruns, priorities, and outstanding processing tasks
Review OCR outputs against source documents using sampling techniques and established quality criteria
Identify missing pages, empty outputs, duplicate records, unreadable text, formatting problems, and incomplete content
Run existing cleaning and validation tools, review results, and flag questionable changes for further investigation
Maintain issue logs, categorize recurring errors, and track corrections through resolution
Summarize quality trends and recommend improvements to review procedures and data handling
Maintain inventories linking source documents, OCR outputs, cleaned data, and dataset versions
Validate metadata including document identifiers, titles, subjects, languages, page counts, and processing status
Reconcile batch manifests and tracking records against actual files to identify missing, mismatched, or duplicate items
Organize generated data using agreed folder structures, naming conventions, and versioning standards
Prepare dataset delivery packages with manifests, quality summaries, and documented exceptions
Manage uploads, downloads, and transfers of source files and generated datasets in Azure storage
Verify transfer completion, file counts, and integrity using established tools and reports
Investigate routine transfer failures, incorrect paths, and access issues; coordinate with administrators when needed
Follow approved access, retention, and data-sharing procedures; maintain records of dataset deliveries and changes
Maintain operational trackers and dashboards covering processing progress, backlog, quality, and dataset readiness
Provide concise updates on completed batches, unresolved issues, and delivery risks
Maintain standard operating procedures and support handoffs between data operations, engineering, and model-training teams

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in data analysis, data operations, data quality assurance, or dataset management
Demonstrated experience managing and organizing files within cloud storage environments
Prior experience working with AI training-data operations is a plus
Background at a large technology company or enterprise environment is strongly preferred
Bachelor of Science degree required
Hands-on experience with cloud storage platforms, including file organization, uploads, and downloads
Proficiency with common document and data formats including PDF, text, CSV, and JSON
Experience checking data completeness, accuracy, consistency, and metadata quality
Ability to use existing dashboards, processing tools, and logs to monitor workflows and investigate exceptions
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage repetitive validation tasks consistently while prioritizing exceptions
Clear written and verbal communication skills with strong documentation practices
Ability to anticipate risks and follow issues through to resolution
Familiarity with Azure Storage Explorer, AzCopy, or comparable file-transfer tools (preferred)
Basic SQL skills for querying, validation, and reconciliation (preferred)
Basic Python knowledge sufficient to run existing scripts or make minor adjustments (preferred)
Experience with Power BI or similar operational reporting tools (preferred)
Familiarity with dataset versioning, source traceability, access controls, and human-review workflows (preferred)

Technologies

Azure
Azure Storage Explorer
AzCopy
PDF
CSV
JSON
SQL
Python
Power BI

Contract Details

Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)
Duration: 8 months
Pay Range: $37.50 - $42.50 per hour
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
Job Status: Non-Exempt
Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration
Job Type: Contract

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

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