Data Governance Analyst

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Apolis, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Position: Data Governance Analyst Location: 4 days a week in DC / Virginia, or Maryland. Duration: Contract Role Job Description - We are looking for a Data Governance Analyst to analyze current governance structures, data governance-related bodies, processes, and procedures. The analyst will identify gaps and provide recommendations for future data governance implementation and related activities. Responsibilities- • Analyze existing governance processes and recommend improvements. • Collaborate with management and staff to identify data domains, domain leads, and governance policies. • Identify data owners and stewards and support governance training efforts. • Guide users through data governance concepts, policies, and best practices. • Conduct annual assessments of data management activities and recommend improvements. • Develop mechanisms to measure data management maturity. • Establish policies and procedures for data lifecycle management and compliance with legislative mandates such as ZTA and EBPA. • Define requirements for implementing data quality metrics. • Work with business owners to establish data quality rules, definitions, and strategies. • Analyze and enhance data architecture and standards. • Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. • Be available for occasional on-site meetings or return-to-office requirements. Required - • 8+ years working with business stakeholders, data modeling, and data architecture concepts. • 5+ years of experience leading data governance initiatives in multiple settings. • Strong understanding of a variety of database paradigms and technologies. • Excellent knowledge of the DAMA framework. • Ability to analyze, develop and document processes, procedures, policies, and charters, and document requirements to support data governance activities. • Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills. • High proficiency in SQL, AWS, or other cloud-based tools. • Experience implementing governance for mission-specific data standards. • Financial markets experience strongly preferred. • Experience with metadata management tools (Collibra) strongly preferred