Data Governance Analyst

About the Role

Our Client is seeking a dedicated Data Governance Analyst to play a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining robust data governance frameworks across the organization. In this position, you will serve as a key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that data assets are managed with integrity, security, and compliance. You will be responsible for operationalizing data policies, enhancing data quality, and fostering a culture of data stewardship among agency staff. This role is critical for protecting sensitive information and ensuring that data sharing processes are efficient, auditable, and aligned with legal and regulatory standards. By leading training initiatives and developing clear governance guidelines, you will empower the organization to make informed decisions based on reliable and well-managed data.

Key Responsibilities

• Operationalize agency-wide data governance policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent data management practices.
• Manage the centralized data sharing system by triaging, routing, and tracking internal and external data requests while ensuring SLA adherence.
• Coordinate with Legal and compliance teams to manage Data Sharing Agreements, data retention schedules, and destruction obligations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive data dictionaries, metadata catalogs, and Dataset Reference Sheets to document technical and business data attributes.
• Author and update data quality rules specifically tied to critical data elements, tracking issues and reporting on resolution metrics.
• Design and deliver data literacy and governance training programs for agency staff, measuring effectiveness and iterating materials to suit varying skill levels.
• Collaborate with data owners, stewards, and program directors to align governance priorities and enforce data handling guardrails.
• Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for data quality and governance processes, providing regular progress reports to leadership.
• Maintain audit trails for data access and sharing activities to ensure accountability and regulatory compliance.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in data governance, data stewardship, or data management roles within a large-scale organization or our client agency.
• Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, including metadata management, data quality assessment, and data security protocols.
• Experience with data sharing frameworks, including the management of data requests, access controls, and Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical governance concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training programs, creating job aids, templates, and educational materials.
• Detail-oriented approach to policy writing, SOP development, and maintaining change logs and decision records.
• Experience with data cataloging tools and metadata management systems is highly desirable.

Tools & Technologies

• Data Governance Platforms: Experience with tools such as Collibra, Alation, or similar metadata management and data cataloging solutions.
• Documentation & Collaboration: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools like SharePoint or Confluence for policy management.
• Project Management: Familiarity with project management methodologies to track data requests, SLAs, and governance initiatives.
• Training Tools: Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) or presentation software to deliver and track training effectiveness.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract Duration: Approximately 13 months, from November 2, 2026, to November 30, 2027.
• Work Arrangement: Onsite at the client's location in Indianapolis, Indiana.
• Openings: 1 position available.

Interview Process

The interview process for this role will be conducted via webcam only. Candidates can expect an initial screening followed by a technical or panel interview to assess their expertise in data governance, policy development, and stakeholder management. Please ensure your camera and microphone are functional for the virtual interview sessions.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States