Data Risk Anayst x 2

Data Risk Analyst x 2 - Contract - Vienna, VA - $45.00 - $48.45/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking an Data Risk Analyst x 2 in Vienna, VA.

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Risk Analyst to join the Data Risk
Governance team within the Human Resources (HR) Risk Office. In this role, you will
help identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to data classification, data privacy, data
quality, data use, and regulatory compliance. You will support the implementation of
governance frameworks that ensure effective data risk management not only for across
the enterprise.

Support the HR Manager in HR Data Risk, in assigned tasks related to established procedures.
Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to identify data risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Assist in the compliance and maintenance of data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
Monitor compliance with internal data policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., Enterprise Data Governance and Information Security instructions and standards, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.).
Support risk reporting by analyzing data and producing dashboards, scorecards, and executive summaries, as requested.
Participate in data incident investigations, root cause analyses, and remediation tracking.
Work with data stewards, data owners, legal, and compliance teams to promote awareness and accountability for data risk.
Maintain a register of data risks and control gaps and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
Support implementation of data quality monitoring: rules, validations, issue tracking, remediation workflows
Help document data lineage, critical data elements, and key controls for HR data and systems
Assist with risk assessments and control/evidence activities as directed
Stay up-to-date on emerging data risks, industry best practices, and regulatory changes.
Contribute to continuous improvement of data risk documentation, assessments and control evaluation processes.

Skills & Requirements

3+ years of experience in analytics, data governance, data quality, risk, project support, or consulting
Hands-on proficiency building dashboards in Power BI and/or Tableau (or equivalent BI tool)
Comfortable working with large datasets and creating repeatable, accurate reporting
Strong document production skills: formatting discipline, version control habits, high accuracy under volume
Ability to work independently with minimal direction once objectives and standards are set
Clear written and verbal communication; ability to translate technical information into business context
Comfort with repetitive, detail-intensive work sustained over weeks without loss of quality
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
Experience in financial services (credit union, bank) or regulated industries
Familiarity with data governance concepts: critical data elements, data ownership, data controls, issue management
Experience with ServiceNow, GRC platforms, or data catalog tooling
Experience supporting application rationalization, decommissioning, or migration efforts
3+ years data governance, data risk, data quality, analytics or risk
Familiar with concepts: CDEs, data stewardship, data controls, remediation tracking
Risk & compliance knowledge: monitoring internal data policies, external regulations, etc (risk assessments, controls testing, etc)
Hands on dashboard development with power BI or tableau
ServiceNow
GRC platforms

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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