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Data Governance Analyst || Must be local to VA Residents only

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Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
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Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a Data Governance Analyst which will report to the Data Curation Lead within the Agency. 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 Agency.

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

Background:

We are a fast-growing agency focused on providing expert insight into data analytics and risk, developing team members, and effective oversight of data analytics, data security and technology risk. You will be challenged to excel with exciting and challenging opportunities daily.? There is transparency and great support from management to allow team members to be effective, grow their careers and meet Commonwealth goals.? Hard work and initiative are rewarded and recognized by management and colleagues alike, which promotes a culture of respect and value across the organization.? Within the Agency, you will be conducting meaningful work and making a difference in the lives of?Virginians by promoting a data sharing culture and optimizing data protection and governance capabilities.

Technical Job Responsibilities:

Business Glossaries/Data Catalog

  • Responsible for the maintenance of a data catalog and business metadata associated with strategic data assets
  • Support the build out of data taxonomy, data dictionary and business glossaries of data assets
  • Support on-boarding of domain data sources to the data catalog

Metadata

  • Work with business analysts and solution designers to identify critical data elements and capture the metadata relating to them
  • Oversee the maintenance of metadata artifacts, reporting and escalating where appropriate, resolving issues, gaps and inconsistencies
  • Develop and maintain end-to-end data lineage diagrams tracing data from source systems through all transformations to consuming applications and reports; ensure diagrams are accurate, current, and interpretable by both technical and business stakeholders
  • Complete metadata and data quality audits, act on findings as necessary, and report audit progress
  • Respond to questions from various teams, troubleshoot issues, and update metadata as needed
  • Document and maintain classification and sensitivity standards.

Data Quality Rules

  • Define, document, and implement data quality rules, thresholds, and validation checks for critical data elements across agency data assets

Other

  • Use Power Platform to automate agency work.
  • Utilize task tracking tools such as JIRA to keep stakeholders updated on progress
  • Perform self-management tasks such as: monitoring progress, providing summaries of progress, assisting in risk identification, and monitoring mitigation responses
  • Perform assigned duties to assist the Office of the Chief Data Officer or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. May be required to work during hours not regularly scheduled for work, as directed by the supervisor.

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

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

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

Question 1

In what city and state does your candidate permanently reside? Local RVA candidates preferred bc of the weekly on site requirements. If your candidate is local to Richmond, have you (vendor) taken the necessary steps to verify this residency? No need to upload DL - just confirm you checked their current residence.

Question 2

If selected, this role requires the candidate be ON SITE 4 days/week (NO Exceptions). Parking is NOT provided for contractors. Does your candidate agree to this arrangement?

Question 3

Does your candidate have any of the the DESIRED tools listed such as Purview, Informatica, Alation, Collibra? If so, and you want us to consider this, please make sure the details around how they used them are clearly reflected/highlighted on the resume! If not, simply put N/A in the skills matrix.

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