Business Analyst - Data Governance

Exciting short-term contract opportunity. Must be willing to go on-site in Austin

Candidates must be US Citizens and able to clear a background check

No C2C or C2H

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate, and document business processes to enhance operational efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement standardized documentation of business and technical metadata
• Assist the Office of Data Governance (ODG) and IT teams in developing metadata library projects
• Provide solution recommendations, risk assessments, and financial analyses, including cost/benefit evaluations
• Facilitate change management initiatives related to technology and business processes
• Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and training sessions for non-technical stakeholders

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Work closely with public health program staff to document business and technical metadata
• Monitor and report progress on metadata documentation and data governance initiatives
• Conduct stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and provide updates
• Support the design and implementation of data governance tools
• Ensure clear communication of project objectives and deliverables across teams
• Troubleshoot and resolve challenges related to data governance and metadata management

Preferred Experience & Attributes

• 4 years of experience in data governance, data management, or business analysis
• Proven ability to engage and communicate with business teams to implement technical solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly for non-technical audiences
• Experience leading stakeholders through technology-driven change management
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Preferred experience in documenting business and technical metadata
• Familiarity with Informatica Data Governance tools (Axon, Enterprise Data Catalog, Data Quality) is a plus
• Experience with public health programs or data assets is desirable