Data Governance Analyst

PlanIT Group

Richmond, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Cryptography, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Profiling, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Informatica, Maintain Compliance, Metadata, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Word, Operational Audit, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Management, Reconciliation, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Stewardship, Training Data Sets, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Richmond, VA

POSTED

4 days ago

Data Governance Analyst
Richmond, VA (Light hybrid)
Long term contract

Support the implementation and operationalization of the organization's data governance framework within the Enterprise Data Management program. Ensures that data assets are properly defined, cataloged, and governed according to enterprise standards, regulatory requirements, and business needs.

Collaborates effectively with data stewards, business stakeholders, and technical teams to maintain data quality, enforce policies, and enable trusted, well-documented data for analytics and operational use.
Excellent communication skills -- ability to explain governance concepts to both technical and business audiences; assist with workshops and meetings.
Keen Attention to Detail -- ensures accuracy in metadata, definitions, and compliance documentation.
Ability to identify and understand data quality related issues, assess data using analytical tools (SQL, Advanced Excel formulas) and document/communicate findings/recommendations.
Strong Problem-Solving skills with ability to resolve conflicts in data definitions and ownership.
Has good organizational skills and can manage multiple governance tasks and priorities.
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite of Tools (Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Excel, Access).
Intermediate skill using data governance tools such as Microsoft Purview (preferred) or Informatica EDC for data tagging, classification, and stewardship workflows.
Intermediate skills with metadata management artifacts including business glossary, data dictionary, lineage documentation.
Advanced knowledge of SQL for data profiling and data analysis (data quality, data reconciliation, data distribution) -Ability to write SQL and leverage advanced Excel formulas to assess data.
Azure Data Services experience - Microsoft SQL Server or other similar data querying tools.
Understanding of Security & Compliance concepts including data masking and encryption.
Intermediate experience with diagram documentation tools: Lucidchart or Visio for process diagrams; Excel for stewardship matrices
Minimum 3-5 years of data analysis, requirements definition, and data governance experience
Minimum 3-5 years hands on working experience with intermediate to advanced level SQL
Minimum 2 years supporting data catalog updates, glossary maintenance, and basic data quality checks.
Minimum 2 years supporting governance processes, monitoring compliance, and facilitating stewardship activities.

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About the Company

PlanIT Group

PLANIT Group is a fast-growing global technology consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our clients that drive results. We collaborate with our partners and customers to help them improve performance, efficiency, and quality. Our team delivers innovative solutions and services - including management consulting, systems integration, ERP solutions, enterprise architecture, communications, and infrastructure services. We focus on delivering value and driving increased productivity and efficiencies for our clients’ mission. Our extensive experience in the Federal, Defense, Intelligence, State, Local, Healthcare and Commercial industries delivers proven results and accelerated benefits.

Clients engage PLANIT for our expertise, innovative approach, and our exceptional team. We promote a creative, client-centric work environment and culture, striving to provide challenging and rewarding opportunities for our company’s employees and partners. Integrity and innovation are the core principles of our company philosophy. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PLANIT delivers. For more information, visit http://www.planitgroup.com/. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Government and Military

WEBSITE

https://www.planitgroup.com/

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