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.