Contingent Worker Information
Position Title Enterprise Data Steward
NYPA Business Unit Information Technology & Cyber Security
Experience Level 1 (1-5 years)
Work Location White Plains Office
Anticipated Start Date Immediate
Duration of Assignment 12 month(s)
Project/Assignment Data Governance Program
CWP Manager Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov
Date of Posting 05/26/2026
Due Date 06/10/2026
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday. 7.5-hour workday with .5-hour unpaid lunch. Paid for actual time worked; there are no paid vacation or sick days. During NYPA and Canals holidays, the business is closed, and no work is permitted. NYPA requires a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 3 days on-site, up to including fully on-site depending on department requirements.
CWPO Engagement Requirements
Candidates are REQUIRED to be local to the Tri-State area and in W2 tax status as an hourly paid employee of Service Provider. Fully remote positions are prohibited. Hybrid schedules are permissible with a minimum of 3 days on-site depending on assignment and can be fully on-site depending on business needs. Remote work privileges can be revoked at any time. NYPA does not provide laptops. Instead, NYPA provides desktops and dedicated workstations which candidates will remote into from their personal equipment on virtual days. If candidate does not have proper equipment, internet connection, or he/she is deemed to not work effectively from home, the hybrid privilege will be revoked. Vendors must disclose foreign national status and all Visas at the time of candidate submission. Additionally, a Benefits Waiver and Ethics Disclosure will be required of the candidate during onboarding.
Submission Instructions
Your email submissions must contain: The LEGAL name of candidate (no aliases, monikers, or nicknames) Job Broadcast number in your email subject header Visa work authorization, if applicable. For job broadcasts outside your contractual compensation schedules, use competitive rates based on local and state compensation. NYPA CWP staff will contact you if your candidate is selected to be interviewed, which is usually via MS Teams. Please inform your candidates that an interview does not indicate acceptance of the proposed labor rates. For all questions or concerns, please contact Christine Prendergast at Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov or Markus Caruso at Markus.Caruso@nypa.gov.
Project Overview
-This role will support the NYPA Data Governance Program - focusing on enabling data stewardship, improving the quality of our data assets, increasing data security and protection, simplifying data integration, and establishing better audit trails on data usage at NYPA.
Job Functions & Responsibilities
" Conduct data discovery stakeholder interview and workshops to collect business data processes with business and IT stakeholders.
" Identify data sets, develop data flows, understand data-related processes, and identify key data issues within business areas.
" Create Data Discovery metrics & presentation.
" Onboard and operationalize Business Glossary into Collibra, the Data Governance tool.
" Facilitate business with dataset onboarding and report certification in Collibra.
" Support the Data Governance Lead to integrate data governance solutions.
" Liaison with key stakeholders on DG initiatives within their lines of business.
" This role will also be responsible for some reporting (Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel, etc.)
Skills
" Working experience in Data Governance or Data Management area.
" Strong knowledge of Data Governance & Quality - policies, processes, and tools.
" Strong presentation & communication skills are required.
" Advanced Excel skills, Power BI, and able to create reports / dashboards for senior leaders.
" Working in Agile environments.
Education & Certifications
Undergraduate degree is required. Minimum of 1 year of work experience in Data Governance or Data Management.