Data Governance Analyst

Description
Role Overview
This Client is seeking a Experienced Data Governance Analyst to support enterprise data governance initiatives for the LPP modernization program. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for operationalizing data governance and metadata management within Informatica IDMC.
This individual will function as a Expereinced data steward embedded within project teams, leading assigned governance workstreams while collaborating cross-functionally with business and technical stakeholders. The role requires a high degree of independence and ownership but does not include people management.
Key Responsibilities
1) Data Governance Execution (Primary Focus)
-Perform hands-on data governance and metadata management within Informatica IDMC, including:
*Identification and documentation of Critical Data Elements (CDEs)
*Importing and managing metadata in the enterprise data catalog
*Creating, reviewing, and maintaining business glossary terms
*Classifying and tagging sensitive and regulated data
-Determine whether governance terms already exist and:
*Link existing business terms to data assets where applicable
*Create new terms and definitions when gaps are identified
2) Data Stewardship & Quality
-Act as a Experienced data steward, working closely with project teams to:
*Prioritize data attributes and fields within scope
*Validate business definitions and rules with stakeholders
-Conduct and interpret data profiling to assess data quality
-Identify and support resolution of data quality and governance issues
-Train and guide data stewards on core governance controls and best practices
3) Collaboration & Initiative Leadership
-Lead data governance activities for assigned data domains or subject areas
-Collaborate cross-functionally with business, analytics, and technical teams
-Participate in bi-weekly sprint demos/checkpoints to:
*Review progress
*Validate newly created terms and metadata
*Align on priorities and next steps
-Support enterprise data governance standards, guidelines, and processes
4)Metadata, Cataloging & Lineage
-Ensure enterprise data assets are properly cataloged, including:
*Business definitions and data dictionaries
*Data classifications and sensitivity labels
*Conceptual and technical lineage
-Partner with data creators and process owners to ensure data guidelines are reflected in upstream processes
Tools & Technology Environment
Primary: Informatica (IDMC / Data Governance & Catalog)
Cloud Platform: Snowflake
Work Management: Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar (Jira acceptable)
Experience with other data catalog or governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Purview) is acceptable if Informatica experience is present
Required Qualifications
-5+ years of experience in data governance, data stewardship, or data management
-Strong, hands-on experience with:
*Informatica (IDMC preferred)
*Data catalogs, metadata management, and business glossaries
Solid understanding of:
Enterprise data governance frameworks and stewardship models
Data quality concepts and critical data elements
Data classification and regulatory considerations
Familiarity with cloud data warehouse concepts (Snowflake preferred)
Ability to work independently with minimal hand-holding
Strong communication skills and experience collaborating cross-functionally
Experience in financial services or other regulated environments strongly preferred
Skills
Data governance, Data Catalog, Data Stewardship, Data Quality, data profiling, Snowflake data warehousing
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Tukwila, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 2026.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.