Criminal Data Specialist

About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable.

We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.

About the team/role

We are seeking a Senior Product Operations Specialist to join our team and play a critical role in strengthening the connection between Product, Operations, and Data teams. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, data-driven environments and has deep knowledge of the background screening industry and the U.S. Judicial System.

You will drive process improvements, ensure data integrity, and help shape how product and operational strategies align to deliver accurate, high-quality background data to our clients.

What you’ll do

• Partner with Product Managers, Data, and Operations teams to identify and implement process improvements that enhance data quality, efficiency, and scalability.

• Use analytical insights to track, monitor, and improve data accuracy across multiple systems and data sources.

• Leverage your industry knowledge to optimize workflows related to court data, public records, and other screening data sources.

• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring smooth communication and alignment on priorities.

• Proactively identify gaps in data processes, propose solutions, and drive implementation.

What you bring

• 5+ years of experience in product operations, data operations, or process optimization, ideally within the background screening industry or a closely related field.

• Deep understanding of the U.S. Judicial System’s processes, including court data, public records, and data sources relevant to background checks.

• Proven track record of analyzing, tracking, and improving data quality and integrity within complex data ecosystems.

• Experience working cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, Compliance, and Operations teams.

• Team-oriented mindset, with a focus on shared success and continuous improvement.

What you’ll get

• A fast-paced and collaborative environment

• Learning and development allowance

• Competitive cash and equity compensation and opportunity for advancement

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services

• Flexible PTO policy

• Monthly wellness stipend, home office stipend

Pay Transparency Disclosure

One of Checkr’s core values is Transparency. To live by that value, we’ve made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website.

On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Nashville, TN)
$76,000—$95,000 USD

At Checkr, we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week. Starting January 2026, hub-based employees will be expected to work from the office 3 days per week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch four times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.

Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr
Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.

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