Data Governance Analyst

Data Governance Analyst

Duration: 6+ Months

Location: (4 days a week on site) in Washington, DC Pay rate- $70-75/hr on W2

Must Haves From The Manager:

• Experienced with Collibra but can be flexible if they have experience with similar tools.
• Strong experience with Metadata analysis
• Strong background in data governance.

IV Process:

2 Step Video interview and then Offer

Job Description:

We are looking for a Data Governance Analyst to analyze current governance structures, data governance-related bodies, processes, and procedures. The analyst will identify gaps and provide recommendations for future data governance implementation and related activities.

Must be located in DC, Virginia, or Maryland. Must work onsite in DC 4 days a week at minimum.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Accountable To:

• Analyze existing governance processes and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with management and staff to identify data domains, domain leads, and governance policies.
• Identify data owners and stewards and support governance training efforts.
• Guide users through data governance concepts, policies, and best practices.
• Conduct annual assessments of data management activities and recommend improvements.
• Develop mechanisms to measure data management maturity.
• Establish policies and procedures for data lifecycle management and compliance with legislative mandates such as ZTA and EBPA.
• Define requirements for implementing data quality metrics.
• Work with business owners to establish data quality rules, definitions, and strategies.
• Analyze and enhance data architecture and standards.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Be available for occasional on-site meetings or return-to-office requirements.

What You Bring Experience, Education & Training:

• 8+ years working with business stakeholders, data modeling, and data architecture concepts.
• 5+ years of experience leading data governance initiatives in multiple settings.
• Strong understanding of a variety of database paradigms and technologies.
• Excellent knowledge of the DAMA framework.
• Ability to analyze, develop and document processes, procedures, policies, and charters, and document requirements to support data governance activities.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• High proficiency in SQL, AWS, or other cloud-based tools.
• Experience implementing governance for mission-specific data standards.
• Financial markets experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with metadata management tools (Collibra) strongly preferred.