Data Governance Analyst

  • WASHINGTON, DC
  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 11 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

User experience
Attention to detail
Data governance
Information Technology
Data Analysis
Resource management
Data management
Data warehouse
Data collection
Computer science
Information management
Data profiling
Problem solving
Organizational skills
Effective communication
Team leadership
Systems engineering
Federal government
Security clearance
Reporting
Data
Evaluation
Organized
Collaboration
Meta-data management
Communication
Presentations
FOCUS
Splunk
Database
Dashboard
Workflow
Informatica
SQL
Analytical skill
SAP BASIS
Policies

Job Details

Job ID: 2402341

Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US

Date Posted: 2024-02-13

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Data Governance

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

The Vanguard 2.2.1 contract is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to support the data analysis and reporting capability for the Data Analytics and Assessment Unit (DAAU) within the Bureau of Information Resource Management at the Department of State.

The team is seeking a motivated individual with a background in data evaluation and analysis. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Data Catalog Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data management principles and will be responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient cataloging of data assets within our organization. The Data Governance Analyst will collaborate with various teams to gather data requirements, define metadata standards, and maintain a centralized data catalog. This position requires excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

The position may allow temporary hybrid remote work due to Covid-19. Position may be called back onsite at any time at the customer's request.

Summary: Responsible for collecting, interpreting, analyzing, and presenting and/or reporting on results using statistical methods, with a focus on presenting this information in the Splunk environment. Acquire data from multiple data sources and maintain resulting databases, data warehouses, and/or data lakes. Develop and implement data collection systems, organize data to efficiently normalize and attain accurate results. Turn data into information, and information into shareable knowledge and business insight via a visually positive user experience. Design and build presentations, reports, dashboards, and other visual representations of the data for executives, stakeholders, service area owners, and the general user community, with a focus on using Splunk as the platform.

Duties: Work directly with customers to collaborate with IT teams to maintain and enhance data catalog tools and systems. Provide guidance and support to users on data catalog usage and best practices. Identify and recommend improvements to data management processes and workflows. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in data cataloging and data management.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information management, or a related field; may accept additional equivalent experience in lieu of degree
  • 2 or more years' experience in data management or data governance roles
  • Familiarity with data governance frameworks and practices is a plus
  • Strong understanding of data management principles and best practices
  • Experience with data cataloging tools and systems (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica)
  • Proficiency in SQL and data profiling tools
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Required Clearance
  • ship
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
  • Ability to obtain interim Top Secret clearance prior to starting work.

Preferred
  • Prior government experience
  • Demonstrable experience leading teams and building collaborative projects


SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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