Data Governance Analyst

Data Governance Analyst

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.

Location: HYBRID position must be located in DC, Virginia, or Maryland. Must work onsite in DC 4 days a week at minimum.

The successful candidate will be accountable to:

• 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.

What you bring:

• Master's Degree preferred.
• 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.

Clearance Requirements:

Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for potential access to classified information. Accordingly, US Citizenship or Green Card is required.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.