Enterprise Business Intelligence and Data Governance Analyst

Enterprise Business Intelligence and Data Governance Analyst

Functioning as one multi-dimensional team dedicated to excellence in operational performance and customer service, the GW Information Technology Division collaborates with all University units and regularly reviews best practices in an effort to maintain a strong financial base for GW while addressing the needs of its stakeholders. Reporting as a member of the Business Intelligence Services team, the Enterprise Business Intelligence and Data Governance Analyst is responsible for undertaking multiple engagements, working with different teams and business stakeholders, focusing on Human Resource multiple aspects of business intelligence, data governance, data quality, and data initiatives/projects. The Analyst manages technical dialogues with clients from multiple business lines within the organization to define industry best practices and implement solutions.

Key activities include:

• Participates in all BISSCRUM activities.
• Coordinates with various user groups, specifically HR, to gather and analyze requirements and promote the correct interpretation, documentation, visualization, and use of data related to various enterprise data needs.
• Maps requirements into dashboards and answers while ensuring conformance to all enterprise standards.
• Educates and supports business and technical users in interpreting and applying laws and policies governing protection of confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information.
• Enhances and maintains a repository of cross-referenced metadata of information requirements, data definitions, data relationships, naming, and formatting standards.
• Works with various stakeholder groups to improve the accuracy and completeness of GW's enterprise data. Identifies, documents, and publicizes information on University stewards and/or organizations responsible for defining data elements and quality. Develops metrics to monitor data quality.
• Develops training materials and delivers training for data warehouse deliverables. Promotes the creation and use of data management best practices within the business and technical community.
• Supports an enterprise-wide view of University data and serves as a facilitator to mediate data management issues. Participates in and supports activities of the University's data standards committee, recommends and documents standard definitions and formats and disseminates data standards to business users and technical personnel.
• Enhances professional knowledge and skills by attending conferences and advanced training in required areas of expertise.

The position is based at GW's Virginia Science & Technology campus in Ashburn, VA but may require travel to the Foggy Bottom campus located in Washington, DC or remote work. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of SQL, Experience with HR Information Systems data analytics, Knowledge of Power BI, Knowledge of Tableau

Hiring Range - $64,048.99 - $118,899.97

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit

Campus Location: Ashburn, Virginia

College/School/Department: GW IT

Family - Information Technology

Sub-Family - IT Business Intelligence

Stream - Individual Contributor

Level - Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40+

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status - Hybrid

Telework: Yes

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? No

EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.