Data Governance Analyst

Job#: 2085176

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.

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

Experience, Education & Training:

• 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, ship or is required.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.