Data Governance Analyst (Business Analyst) :: Smyrna, DE (Hybrid)

Data Governance Analyst (Business Analyst)

Location: Smyrna, DE

Duration: 10 months (Hybrid)

Position Summary:

Data Governance Analyst will enhance the data governance framework by ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across systems. This role involves developing and maintaining data dictionaries, implementing data standardization practices, and managing metadata to support effective data use and decision-making. Collaboration with various stakeholders is essential to document and harmonize data elements, maintain data dictionaries, and improve transparency and accessibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Dictionary Development and Maintenance:
  • Create and update comprehensive data dictionaries.
  • Collaborate with experts to validate data definitions and ensure program alignment.
  • Provide training on data dictionary use and interpretation.
• Data Standardization:
  • Develop and implement data naming conventions, formatting rules, and coding standards.
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies in data standards.
  • Support integration of standardized data definitions into modernization projects.
• Metadata Management:
  • Oversee data ingestion, storage, and secure archiving.
  • Design and maintain metadata repositories capturing data lineage and usage.
  • Monitor metadata quality and recommend improvements.
• Governance and Compliance Support:
  • Collaborate with committees to enforce data quality policies.
  • Monitor compliance with data governance standards.
  • Support audits and reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Computer Science, Database Management, Public Health, or related field; master’s preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in data governance or data management roles.
• Strong command of SQL is a must.
• Exceptional problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Experience with data governance or metadata management tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Purview).
• Experience in healthcare, public health, or government data environments.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).