Data Governance Analyst

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things. *This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*. Overview Location: Remote with occasional travel to Albany, NY. Salary: $120,000 - $135,000. We are seeking a Data Governance Analyst who will support our client with the establishment and operationalization of data governance processes, standards, and controls across a large public sector environment. This role will support the development of policies, metadata and stewardship practices, and governance operating procedures that improve data quality, accountability, and consistency. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and organized facilitator who can translate strategy into clear documentation, actionable plans, and practical tools. Duties Translate data governance strategy into actionable processes, standards, and controls Draft, refine, and socialize data governance policies, standards, and standard operating procedures Support data governance forums, including councils, work groups, and committees, by preparing agendas, documenting notes, and maintaining decision logs Define and document metadata standards and support master data management and reference data processes Track action items, organize meetings, facilitate discussions, and manage follow-up communications Develop implementation plans and roadmaps for data management and governance initiatives Create and maintain business glossary and metadata management toolkit materials Develop stewardship RACI matrices, training materials, and communications artifacts Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to promote adoption of governance practices and ensure alignment across teams Produce clean, clear, and well-structured written deliverables with minimal revision needed Mandatory Qualifications Associate’s degree or combination of experience and education 5+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or a related field 3+ years of experience drafting policies, standards, procedures, or other formal governance documentation 2+ years of experience supporting governance bodies, working groups, committees, or cross-functional stakeholder meetings Experience translating strategic objectives into operational processes, controls, and deliverables Experience with metadata management, business glossaries, data stewardship, or related governance frameworks Strong project coordination skills, including action item tracking, meeting facilitation, scheduling, and documentation Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality deliverables with minimal rework Desirable Qualifications Experience in healthcare environments Experience supporting Medicaid-related programs or initiatives Experience working with New York State Medicaid Experience developing governance training materials, communication plans, or stakeholder engagement resources Familiarity with master data management and reference data practices Experience supporting implementation planning or roadmap development for enterprise data initiatives Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cloud and Things