Data Governance Analyst

Richmond, VA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 5 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
On-site
USD $38.00 - 44.00 per hour
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Skills

  • Usability
  • Business Data
  • Change Management
  • Data Management
  • Data Analysis
  • SQL
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Analytical Skill
  • Meta-data Management
  • Documentation
  • Workflow
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Microsoft
  • Data Quality
  • Reference Data
  • Data Governance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Facilitation
  • Data Stewardship
  • Microsoft Azure
  • DevOps
  • Issue Tracking
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Legal
  • Customer Support
  • Online Training
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Insurance
  • .NET
  • Privacy

Summary

Description

We're looking for a Data Governance Analyst to join an enterprise Data Management organization focused on improving data quality, consistency, and usability across the business. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands-on data analysis with collaboration, documentation, and governance best practices.

As part of the Enterprise Data Management Program, you'll work closely with both technical and business partners to support data governance initiatives, maintain metadata and business glossary content, and help drive data quality and data literacy efforts across the organization.

What You'll Do
  • Support data governance practices, including metadata management and business glossary development
  • Partner with business data stewards to align technical and business definitions
  • Perform advanced data analysis, profiling, and cross-source validation to identify data issues and anomalies
  • Support data quality rules, controls, issue documentation, and escalation processes
  • Maintain governance artifacts, documentation, and meeting records
  • Investigate data issues and translate findings into clear, actionable insights
  • Assist with workshops and change-management activities related to metadata, data quality, and data literacy


Requirements

What You Bring

Required:
  • Several years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Analysis, or a related field
  • Advanced SQL skills (complex joins, aggregation, profiling queries)
  • Strong Microsoft Excel expertise with analytical functions
  • Experience working with metadata management and business glossaries
  • Strong process and documentation skills (procedures, workflows, standards)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across business and IT teams

Preferred:
  • Experience working in a DevOps environment (Microsoft-based preferred)
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise data catalog tools (e.g., Alation, Collibra, Microsoft Purview)
  • Experience with data quality tools, scorecards, or rules engines
  • Exposure to data lineage, reference data, and data stewardship models
  • Understanding of data governance frameworks, policies, and regulatory drivers (privacy, risk, compliance)
  • Experience facilitating data stewardship forums
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps Boards or similar tools for backlog and issue tracking


Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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About Robert Half

As the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, our mission is to positively change people's lives. As a Robert Half employee you’ll have opportunities to advance your career while helping candidates and businesses find the jobs and talent they need to succeed.

Robert Half is America’s top staffing agency, dedicated to helping talented people like you find rewarding temporary and full-time jobs with today’s leading companies. Our staffing experts work closely with local hiring managers and use AI-powered matching technology to find opportunities that match your skills and professional goals. With decades of experience in placing accounting, finance, administrative, technology, creative, marketing and legal professionals, we’ll help ensure your next career move is a successful one. 

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