Data Governance Analyst - Richmond, VA

Company Description

Title of Position: Data Governance Analyst - Req ID: 798954

Location: Richmond, VA – Hybrid (4 days weekly)

Interview: Webcam

Duration: Long Term

Employment: Contract

Rate: $Negotiable

Job Description:

Skills:

• Data Governance experience including metadata curation, data lineage, business glossaries, and data quality rules – Required – 5 Years
• Ability to coach and mentor agency data stewards on data governance best practices – Required – 5 Years
• Strong communication and organizational skills – Required – 5 Years
• Experience with data governance tools such as Purview, Informatica, Alation, Collibra - Highly desired – 2 Years
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices - Highly desired – 2 Years

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a Data Governance Analyst which will report to the Data Curation Lead within the ODGA.  This role will curate metadata, develop end-to-end data lineage diagrams, build and maintain business glossaries, author data quality rules, and perform other data governance functions required by the ODGA and Analytics. 

Key responsibilities for the role include (but are not limited to):

• Maintaining and administering the Commonwealth’s Business Glossary
• Supporting the identification, implementation and consumption of metadata and data modelling tooling
• Developing and maintaining end-to-end data lineage diagrams that trace data from source systems through transformation and consumption
• Supporting and contributing to the creation and maintenance of data models
• Authoring data quality rules, thresholds, and validation checks against critical data elements

Required Experience

3-5 years of dedicated data governance experience with demonstrated, hands-on proficiency in all four of the following areas: (1) metadata curation and management, (2) developing end-to-end data lineage diagrams, (3) building and maintaining business glossaries, and (4) authoring data quality rules and validation checks; experience with a metadata management or data catalog platform (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Informatica, Alation, Collibra) required

• Experience with SQL and an understanding of data and systems' infrastructures
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude to get things done
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of data governance frameworks, policies, and best practices (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK); familiarity with data governance roles and responsibilities within a government or enterprise context
• The selected candidate must continually meet requirements of the Conflict-of-Interest Act, pass a fingerprint background check, and also sign and adhere to the Confidentiality Statement at the end of this document.

Desired Experience

• Azure and/or Data certifications; experience in a big-data environment or data security
• Experience with data quality profiling tools or platforms (e.g., Collibra DQ, Informatica Data Quality, Alation); familiarity with data quality dimensions (completeness, accuracy, consistency, timeliness)
• Previous experience with Power Platforms is preferred

About Arthur Grand

Arthur Grand is an IT services firm specializing in Digital Transformation initiatives for Federal, Commercial, State & local customers. Since 2012, Arthur Grand has been successfully supporting and delivering IT services to our customers in the areas of enterprise modernization and transformation with a core focus on emerging technologies including Cloud Solutions (AWS, Azure), Agile Development, Custom Programming, Full Stack Development, DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Web Development, Mobile APP Development, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Financial/ERP System Implementation and Infrastructure Management. Arthur Grand’s culture of delivery excellence, combined with a commitment to bring the best talent to provide services, has earned our company an unparalleled reputation for delivering transformative results.

 We are a minority-owned staff augmentation and technology consulting company

To keep our valued employees, we need to keep them engaged in challenging, interesting work, offer market-relevant benefits, and provide continued opportunities for professional growth. Please send your resume for immediate consideration

If you are interested in the above opportunity, we warmly invite you to join our team.
 

Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.