Data Governance Analyst

Data Governance Analyst (Atlan Implementation) Contract: 6+ months (possible extension) We’re seeking a Data Governance Analyst to drive the implementation and adoption of the Atlan data catalog. This is a hands‑on, execution‑focused role where you’ll curate metadata, operationalize governance processes, and enable cross‑functional teams to find, understand, and trust data. Note: Atlan preferred but experience with other enterprise data catalogs (Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview, Informatica) is highly transferable. What You’ll Do • Implement & Operate Atlan: Configure, administer, and support day‑to‑day catalog operations. • Curate Metadata: Maintain business glossary terms; manage technical metadata (schemas, tables, fields); assign ownership/stewardship; apply tags, classifications, and domains. • Validate & Govern: Support metadata ingestion/quality, review lineage, and align assets to governance standards and business context. • Run Governance Workflows: Drive glossary/metadata approvals, domain onboarding, and issue intake/resolution; document procedures, runbooks, and best practices. • RBAC & Access Support: Assist with role‑based access control, domain‑scoped access models, and periodic access reviews in partnership with security/platform teams. • Stakeholder Enablement: Partner with data owners, stewards, product/engineering, and BI teams; lead training/working sessions; monitor adoption and governance KPIs. What You Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business Analytics, or equivalent experience. • 5–7 years across data governance, metadata management, data catalog operations, or analytics platform support. • Hands‑on experience with Atlan (preferred) or an equivalent catalog (Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview, Informatica). • Strong understanding of business vs. technical metadata, domain/ownership models, stewardship, and governance best practices. • Excellent communication and stakeholder facilitation; able to translate technical concepts for business audiences. Nice to Have • Familiarity with Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, or Redshift. • Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker). • Knowledge of data lineage, data quality concepts, and metadata standards. • Exposure to privacy/compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA). • Prior work enabling domain‑based governance and stewardship models at scale. Key Competencies • Metadata curation & documentation • Business glossary development • Governance workflow execution • Data lineage review & validation • RBAC/access enablement • Stakeholder facilitation & training • Clear, concise technical writing • Analytical problem‑solving & attention to detail Success Looks Like • Accurate, complete, and trusted metadata in the catalog • Clear ownership and stewardship across domains • Measurable growth in catalog adoption and usage • Improved data discoverability and user confidence • Positive feedback from data owners, stewards, and partner teams How to Apply Please submit your resume. In a brief message, highlight: 1. Your data catalog experience (tool, scope, and contributions), 1. Examples of metadata/glossary/lineage work you’ve delivered, and 1. Any RBAC/access or stewardship workflows you’ve supported.