Data Governance Analyst

TITLE: Data Governance Analyst

TYPE: Contract

LOCATION: Norristown

ONSITE/REMOTE/HYBRID: Remote or Hybrid

START DATE: September/October 2024

SHIFT: 1st

We are looking for a dedicated Data Governance Analyst to join our team and help establish a robust Data Governance framework. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in developing enterprise-wide Data Governance by engaging with both business and IT stakeholders to understand requirements and foster the development and acceptance of data principles, policies, and standards. This role demands a proactive individual who can collaborate across departments to enhance data quality and address data-related issues efficiently.

Main Responsibilities

• Participate in a team setting to outline requirements and assess solutions for Data Governance tools.
• Collaborate with the data governance lead and data stewards to devise, support, and popularize the organization's data principles, policies, and standards.
• Conduct data profiling using a variety of standards and complex rules to uncover potential data issues and the necessity for data standards.
• Contribute to the management and optimization of the Master Data Management platform.
• Utilize data quality tools to examine data sets rigorously.
• Customize data quality monitoring systems to align with specific project requirements.
• Undertake comprehensive data analysis to Client trends and patterns.
• Summarize and present analysis findings coherently.
• Document and maintain business rules governing data.
• Guarantee the integrity, completeness, and precision of data definitions through meticulous quality checks.
• Identify the root causes of data discrepancies and coordinate with data stewards for resolution.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, or comparable experience.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in roles focusing on data management, integration, governance, and/or quality.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight, showcasing self-motivation.
• Demonstrated ability in analyzing and interpreting complex database structures.
• Strong proficiency in requirements gathering and documentation.
• Solid foundation in relational database design concepts.
• Intermediate skills in SQL.
• Competence in translating business requirements into data and analytical specifications.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
• Practical knowledge of Python, Tableau, or similar analytical tools.
• Hands-on experience with Data Governance tools (e.g., Purview, Collibra, Alation).
• Proven track record in data and business analysis roles.
• Previous engagement in a Data Governance organization.
  
  

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.