Data Governance Analyst/Consultant (Alation)

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6 Months contract – Extension long term Contract

Location:   Vienna, VA 22182   

Job Description:

• Implement, configure, and administer the Alation data catalog and governance platform.
• Define and maintain data governance policies, standards, business glossaries, and data stewardship processes.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to identify, classify, and catalog critical data assets.
• Manage metadata, data lineage, data quality, and data ownership within Alation.
• Support data governance initiatives, compliance requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Develop workflows, stewardship processes, and governance frameworks to improve data management.
• Conduct user training and promote adoption of Alation across the organization.
• Integrate Alation with data sources, BI tools, and data platforms.
• Monitor governance metrics and provide reports on data quality, catalog usage, and compliance

Required Skills:

• 3 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Metadata Management.
• Hands-on experience with Alation Data Catalog.
• Strong understanding of data lineage, metadata management, data quality, and master data management.
• Experience with SQL, databases, data warehouses, and BI tools.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, GDPR, CCPA, or similar compliance standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.