Data Redaction Specialist

Data Redaction Specialist

Charlotte, NC (Hybrid 3 days onsite/2 days remote)

W2 contract role

12+ Months with extension

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Redaction Specialist to support a large-scale data remediation initiative during post-Transition Services Agreement activities. In this role, you will review high volumes of files, identify and remove proprietary or sensitive information, maintain complete documentation, and help ensure work meets established data governance, risk, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Document Review and Redaction

• Review large volumes of documents across Microsoft 365 applications, PDFs, and other common file formats.
• Identify and redact proprietary, confidential, or sensitive information in accordance with established policies, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Validate redactions for completeness, accuracy, and consistency, and perform quality-control reviews across assigned file portfolios.

Data Remediation & Stewardship

• Identify, track, and remediate sensitive data artifacts and exceptions.
• Maintain accurate logs, evidence, audit trails, and supporting documentation for review, compliance, and final approval.
• Follow established naming, storage, and file-handling requirements throughout the remediation lifecycle.

Analysis & Matching

• Use advanced Microsoft Excel formulas, automation, or other approved tools to support data matching, inventory management, metric tracking, and reconciliation.
• Cross-reference document inventories, metadata, and control lists to confirm scope coverage and identify discrepancies.
• Analyze large data sets and file populations to detect patterns, gaps, and potential processing issues.

Risk & Governance Alignment

• Perform work in alignment with data governance, information-handling, risk, and compliance requirements.
• Escalate anomalies, complex file conditions, control concerns, or ambiguous requirements promptly and recommend practical resolution options.
• Protect confidential information and maintain appropriate handling practices at every stage of the review process.

Required Qualifications

• Experience reviewing and redacting documents in a corporate, legal, regulatory, risk, compliance, or data-governance environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, data matching, reconciliation, and large data-set analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, Adobe Acrobat Pro, file-management practices, and common business file formats.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate documentation, follow detailed procedures, and produce consistent, high-quality results.

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