Data Governance Analyst

HCL Global System - Jackson, MS

Full-time

Jackson, MS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Data Governance Analyst will serve as the primary compliance contact for the implementation and oversight of the Microsoft Purview application within the agency. This role focuses on managing and governing data across various sources, particularly within Microsoft 365 applications and other data environments. The analyst will be responsible for ensuring data compliance, cataloguing, classification, and providing insights to enhance decision-making, while also coordinating data retrieval and public records requests.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary compliance contact for Microsoft Purview implementation and oversight.
• Implement and oversee eDiscovery processes for document searches.
• Organize and index data assets for easy discovery and understanding.
• Apply labels and tags to data based on sensitivity and regulatory requirements.
• Track the origins, movements, and transformations of data throughout its lifecycle.
• Provide analytical capabilities to derive insights and enhance decision-making.
• Ensure data usage complies with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Coordinate with departments to retrieve requested data and compile documents for disclosure.
• Communicate with requesters to clarify requests and provide updates on processing status.
• Collaborate with the Director of Data Governance to develop and revise data management policies and SOPs.
• Monitor and interpret federal and state data protection laws and regulations.
• Develop training materials and conduct sessions on data governance policies and procedures.
• Collaborate in developing and designing data management applications and systems for public health purposes.
• Assist in cataloguing agency data resources and creating a public-facing data catalog.
• Support the selection and implementation of processes for managing external data requests.
• Maintain effective communication with agency staff to support project goals and deadlines.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe.
• Experience in utilizing Microsoft Purview for data governance frameworks.
• Ability to conduct eDiscovery Premium searches.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards governing the management of sensitive data (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH, NIST Standards).
• Previous supervisory experience.
• WebLogic experience.