Data Governance Analyst

Data Governance Analyst

Driven by innovation and built on trust, rockITdata is a unique SDVOSB services company that partners with leading commercial healthcare/life sciences organizations on cutting edge innovations - think AI, automation and data transformation. We then bring those commercially tested solutions to government entities to deliver predictable, measurable impact for the American taxpayer and consumer. rockITdata is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to execute high-volume metadata inventory and documentation activities under senior SME supervision. This role will perform system documentation, metadata validation, and data owner coordination to build comprehensive baseline inventory of enterprise data systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute system documentation for legacy and archival data systems
• Perform standard system crawling and metadata capture activities
• Validate metadata accuracy and completeness against established quality standards
• Coordinate with Data Owners and Stewards to gather and verify metadata attributes
• Document data lineage, business definitions, and technical specifications
• Maintain metadata records in interim repository systems
• Support SME validation sessions by preparing materials and capturing outputs
• Perform data quality assessments using established rule frameworks
• Support final validation activities and enterprise catalog ingest preparation
• Contribute to usability testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) sessions
• Maintain compliance with documentation standards and processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in data analysis, data governance, or metadata management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and SharePoint
• Experience documenting data systems, databases, or data catalogs
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset
• Ability to work independently under senior-level supervision
• Excellent written communication skills for technical documentation
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data catalog platforms (Collibra, Alation, or similar)
• Knowledge of SQL for data exploration and validation
• Federal government or DoD contractor experience
• Familiarity with healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR)
• Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools
• Understanding of metadata standards (DCAT, Dublin Core)

Here at rockITdata, we are committed to following our 10 Guiding Principles. Our Guiding Principles define our culture. They're who we are, how we work, and what inspires us to be the best. We empower our people to be themselves and encourage an entrepreneurial way of thinking. In our challenging, fast-paced environment, no day is the same.

Know the Why.

Value People Above All Else.

Transparency to a Fault.

Progress, Not Perfection.

Be Good by Doing Good.

Smart People Can Disagree.

Bend but Don't Break.

Represent Your Brand.

Think Differently.

Be Amazing, Be Fearless, Smile, Have Fun!

Interested in joining something unique? Join us on our rockIT ship as we begin to blast off to the next chapter in our organization!

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