Data Governance Analyst

Hollstadt Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm dedicated to placing professionals at engagements where they will excel. When you work with us, you’ll work with a refreshingly real company led and staffed by seasoned experts who are also down-to‑earth, good people. We’re committed to treating you with respect and helping you achieve your career aspirations. Hollstadt Consulting is an equal‑opportunity employer, including disability and veteran. Job Description Role: Data Governance Analyst (Stewardship & Insights) Location: Hybrid in Oak Park Heights, MN Duration: 6 months, likely to extend or convert Rate: $50 - $63/hour W2, dependent on skills and qualifications This role sits at the center of the Data Governance Hub and is responsible for executing day‑to‑day governance operations while helping connect data to business context. It is a hybrid between a data steward and analyst. The person in this role is naturally curious, asks good questions, and pushes to understand how data actually flows through business processes. They don’t just execute tasks; they connect dots across systems, domains, and teams. What You’ll Do 1. Execute Core Governance Operations Support data classification, metadata management, and data quality processes across domains Maintain and improve data catalog content (glossary terms, metadata, lineage, ownership) Track governance activities, metrics, and exceptions with strong operational discipline Ensure governance standards are applied consistently and documented clearly Track and report on operational indicators such as adoption, completeness, domain coverage, exceptions and certification support metrics Produce data domain readiness and operational scorecards for governance visibility 2. Embed Governance into Data Product Delivery Partner directly with data product teams and analysts Insert governance checkpoints into intake, discovery, and delivery workflows Help teams understand what “good” looks like without owning their decisions Ensure governance is built into the way work happens, not layered on after the fact 3. Connect Data to Business Context Learn and understand upstream/downstream systems and business processes Ask questions to clarify definitions, calculations, and meaning of data Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities to improve understanding Support analysts and SMEs in refining definitions and improving data clarity 4. Drive Consistency and Adoption Follow established governance standards and playbooks Document outcomes clearly and consistently Support working sessions to refine definitions and improve data quality Flag issues and elevate when standards are not being met How You’ll Show Up Curious and driven to understand how things actually work Not satisfied with surface‑level answers, connects dots across systems and teams Detail‑oriented with strong follow‑through and documentation discipline Comfortable working with both business and technical stakeholders Practical and delivery‑focused, not theoretical Required Skills & Experience Experience in data governance, data analysis, or similar role Strong attention to detail and ability to manage operational processes Ability to follow standards and apply them consistently Experience working with data across multiple systems or domains Strong communication and facilitation skills Intermediate SQL and Power BI / data visualization tool Nice to Have Familiarity with data catalog tools (Atlan, Purview, Collibra, Alation) Experience working within data product or agile delivery environments Understanding of data quality concepts and metadata management Explicit Boundaries (Out of Scope) Fix or correct data in source systems Make independent data classification or data quality decisions Interpret legal or regulatory requirements Configure or manage security controls Why This Role Matters Embedded in delivery, not separate Consistent across domains Useful to analysts and business teams Scalable without adding friction Benefits Hollstadt offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees. With three different medical plans to choose from, you can enroll in the coverage you need from individual to family, or anywhere in between. We provide on‑demand training through our consultant portal, continuing education credits, and a training hub dedicated to upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI). 401(k) with matching on the first 4% of your contributions, access to a financial advisor, and a $5,000 Longevity Award bonus for staying 5 years. In addition, a $1,000 referral bonus for referring qualified talent. Ongoing support: we have a Consultant Coach program, a support program for our consultant team, and a network to provide a safe ear for questions or concerns at client sites. #J-18808-Ljbffr