Data Governance Analyst

Data Governance Analyst

ON SITE REQUIRED: 4 days/week, Webcam Interview ONLY

Location: Richmond, VA

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a Data Governance Analyst which will report to the Data Curation Lead within the Office of Data Governance and Analytics. 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 Office of Data Governance and Analytics.

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