Data Governance Analyst

Contract Details

• Work Mode: Hybrid (onsite Mondays and Tuesdays; remote remainder)
• Location: Smyrna, DE
• Schedule: 37 hours/week, Day shift
• Duration: 08/24/2026 - 06/30/2027
• Interview Process: In-person, panel interview
• Travel: None
• Background check/security screening may be required

About the Opportunity Join a project focused on strengthening data governance to improve the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data across systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and maintain data dictionaries, standardize data practices, and manage metadata repositories that support transparent, high-quality data use and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive data dictionaries; validate definitions with SMEs and system owners; provide user training. Establish and enforce data naming conventions, formatting rules, and coding standards; identify and resolve cross-system discrepancies; support modernization and interoperability initiatives. Design, implement, and maintain metadata repositories capturing lineage, ownership, and usage; standardize metadata collection and cataloging processes; monitor and improve metadata quality. Support data governance policies, procedures, and compliance; monitor adherence and escalate issues; assist with audits and reporting. Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, track performance metrics, and model data trends. Build and maintain interactive dashboards using tools such as Tableau or Microsoft Power BI. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Science, Computer Science, Database Management, Public Health, or related field. 3+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or closely related roles. Strong command of SQL. Hands-on experience with data dictionaries, data standards, and metadata management frameworks. Experience with data governance/metadata tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Microsoft Purview, or similar). Ability to communicate complex metrics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and implications for data standardization and metadata. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in a related discipline. Experience with Python or R. Experience building dashboards in Tableau or Microsoft Power BI. Background in healthcare, public health, or government data environments. Work Environment Onsite in Smyrna, DE two days per week (Mondays and Tuesdays). Candidates should be within a practical commuting distance and comfortable with in-person panel interviews. Information Consulting Services of Delaware Valley, Inc.