
Validation, Data & Analytics Specialist - Audit & Compliance
Jobs via Dice • New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Role & seniority: Validation, Data & Analytics Specialist (role combines validation, data/analytics, audit readiness, and business/product analysis)
Stack/tools
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Validation: CSV/CSA, validation plans, test scripts, traceability matrices, change control
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Analytics/Data: data pipelines, data models, dashboards, KPI frameworks, data profiling/quality
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Tools: analytics platforms, visualization tools, data engineering concepts
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Low-code/no-code: PowerApps, Alteryx, Appian
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Compliance: documentation management, evidence and controls for audits
Top 3 responsibilities
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End-to-end validation of systems, tools, automations, and analytics workflows per regulatory and quality standards; maintain validated state
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Conduct advanced data analysis, build pipelines/models, design dashboards, and ensure data quality and integrity
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Support internal/external audits; identify gaps/remediation actions; translate business needs into functional specs and facilitate stakeholder alignment
Must-have skills
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Strong validation (CSV/CSA), data analysis, and audit/compliance fundamentals
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Experience with data engineering concepts, dashboards/visualization, data quality
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Stakeholder facilitation, requirements gathering, and cross-functional collaboration
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Familiarity with Lean/Process Excellence and process documentation
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Proficiency with low-code/no-code tools (PowerApps, Alteryx, Appian)
Nice-to-haves
- UI/UX thinking and citizen development contri
Full Description
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Title: Validation, Data & Analytics Specialist
Location: New Brunswick, NJ (Hybrid)
Job Description - Validation, Data & Analytics, Audit, and Business/Product Analysis
Role Summary
This role combines expertise in Validation, Data & Analytics. Audit Readiness, and Business/Product Analysis, supported by strong capabilities in strategy, change management, continuous process improvement, and citizen development. The position is responsible for enabling high-quality, compliant, data-driven, and efficient business operations through structured analysis, validation, and process excellence. and stakeholder facilitation.
Primary Responsibilities
Validation (CSV/CSA/Automation Validation)
Perform end-to-end validation of systems, tools, automations, and analytics workflows in alignment with regulatory expectations and internal quality frameworks.
Develop validation deliverables (e.g., URS, risk assessments, validation plans, test scripts, traceability matrices, reports).
Ensure validated state through periodic review, change control, and documentation management.
Support audit readiness by ensuring validation evidence, controls, and documentation meet compliance standards.
Analytics & Data (Analysis, Engineering, Visualization)
Conduct advanced data analysis to derive insights and support business decision-making.
Build and optimize data pipelines, data models, and structured datasets for reporting and analytics use cases.
Design dashboards, visualizations, and KPI frameworks to support operational and strategic visibility.
Perform data profiling, data quality assessment, and data integrity reviews across systems.
Audit (Internal, External, Compliance)
Support internal/external audits through documentation review, evidence preparation, and control assessment.
Identify audit findings, gaps, and remediation actions; drive follow-up and closure.
Ensure processes, systems, and data adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements.
Business & Product Analysis
Gather and analyze business requirements, user needs, and system expectations.
Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Support product roadmap development, feature prioritization, and release planning.
Facilitate alignment between business users, technical teams, and leadership.
Secondary Responsibilities
Strategy/Business Case Development
Develop business cases to justify new initiatives, tools, automation, or process optimizations. Conduct cost-benefit, ROI, and impact analyses to support strategic decisions.
Change Management
Support organizational change through communication plans, stakeholder engagement, and readiness assessments. Drive adoption of new tools, processes, and systems.
Communication
Prepare clear communication materials, status reports, executive summaries, presentations, and training assets. Facilitate cross-functional workshops and stakeholder discussions.
Project Management
Lead or support project planning, risk management, execution monitoring, and status tracking. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
Facilitation
Conduct meetings, workshops, and working sessions for process mapping, requirements gathering, or prioritization Guide SMEs through structured problem-solving and decision-making activities.
UI/UX & Citizen Development
Contribute to UI/UX design thinking activities to enhance user experience. Utilize low-code/no-code citizen development tools to build prototypes, automations, and workflow optimizations.
Continuous Process Improvement
Lead Lean/Process Excellence initiatives to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies Conduct process mapping, root cause analysis, and performance assessments. Implement improvements aligned to operational excellence and compliance needs.
Skills & Qualifications
Strong grounding in validation (CSV/CSA), data analysis, and audit principles. proficiency in analytics platforms, visualization tools, and data engineering concepts. Experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, and stakeholder communication. Familiarity with Lean/Process Excellence methodologies and process documentation tools. Strong facilitation, communication, and project coordination skills Experience with low-code/no-code citizen development tools (e.g., PowerApps, Alteryx, Appian). Ability to work in cross-functional, high-complexity environments.