What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Data Analyst position at GovServicesHub?
Job Description
Job Location
Richmond, VA (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)
Note : Candidates must be available to work onsite at least 3 days per week and attend an in-person interview .
Job Description
The State of Virginia – Swift Strategic Solutions Inc. is seeking a Master Data Analyst for a contract position . The candidate will work closely with business stakeholders and project teams to analyze and document business processes, data flows, and entity resolution , ensuring efficient data management and governance .
Responsibilities :
- Business Process & Data Flow Analysis – Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and document data lifecycles and business processes .
- Data Profiling & Attribute Mapping – Analyze source data , compare content and structure to dataset requirements, and resolve data conflicts .
- Metadata Management – Elicit, document, and maintain metadata, process flows, and data flow diagrams .
- Requirements Gathering & Documentation – Write clear and concise business requirements (BRD), user stories, and acceptance criteria .
- Agile Collaboration – Work with teams using Scrum methodology , decompose requirements into Epics and Features , and maintain the product backlog .
- Testing & Stakeholder Coordination – Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors .
- Conceptual Prototyping – Develop mock-ups and prototypes to validate data requirements and business process improvements .
Education & Experience :
Skills & Technologies (Skill Matrix) :
Skill
Experience (Months)
Business Data Analysis & Documentation
120
SQL Query Writing & Data Analysis
120
Enterprise Data & Lifecycle Management
120
Agile Business Analysis (Scrum)
120
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio)
120
Metadata & Data Flow Management
120
UAT & Testing Coordination
120
Certifications (Preferred but Not Required) :
Requirements
Required Skills & Experience : PowerBuilder Development (version 7 or higher) – 5 years T-SQL Query Writing (Sybase / MS SQL Server) – 10 years Data Management (profiling, mapping, validation, analysis) – 10 years Source Control (TFS / Azure DevOps, Git) – 5 years Unit Testing & Documentation – 10 years Testing & Production Support – 5 years Change Management – 5 years Minimum Qualifications : Some college education in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering, or related fields Experience working in a hybrid office environment Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies This role requires a strong understanding of database management, system design patterns, and best practices in software development. The candidate must possess excellent troubleshooting skills and be able to communicate technical concepts effectively with both technical and business teams.
