Data Governance Analyst

$100,000 - $130,000/Yr

Data Society - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

About the position

The Data Governance Analyst at Data Society Group is responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity, and security of the organization's data. This role involves defining and implementing data policies, standards, and procedures, while ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations. The analyst will collaborate with various stakeholders to promote a data-driven culture and improve data management practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework, including policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure buy-in and adoption of the framework.
• Define and implement data quality metrics, standards, and processes.
• Identify and address data quality issues, working with data owners to remediate problems.
• Conduct regular data quality assessments and audits.
• Develop and maintain a metadata repository, documenting data definitions, lineage, and relationships.
• Ensure that metadata is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
• Use metadata to improve data discovery, understanding, and use.
• Investigate and resolve data-related issues and incidents.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between data stakeholders to resolve conflicts and issues.
• Track and report on data issues and resolutions.
• Develop and deliver training on data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Communicate data governance initiatives and progress to stakeholders.
• Promote a data-driven culture within the organization.

Requirements

• Experience working with business stakeholders, data modeling, and data architecture concepts.
• Understanding of various database paradigms and technologies.
• Knowledge of the DAMA framework.
• Ability to analyze, develop, and document processes, procedures, policies, charters, and document requirements to support data governance activities.
• Professional and technical presentation, written communication, customer service skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in SQL, AWS or other cloud-based tools.
• Familiarity with data modeling, data warehousing, and business intelligence.
• Expertise in implementing governance for mission specific data standards.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, best practices, and tools.
• Knowledge of data quality management, metadata management, and data security.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Certifications in data governance or related fields (e.g., CDMP, CIPM).
• Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., finance, healthcare).

Nice-to-haves

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated education or experience in Python, data analysis, and forecast modeling.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Transit subsidy
• Unlimited PTO
• 15 paid holidays during 2024