Business Analyst

Mbi Llc; Smyrna (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mbi Llc is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to strengthen the organization’s data governance framework. You will develop data dictionaries, standardize data practices, and manage metadata to enable reliable data-use for decision making.

The role involves collaborating with epidemiologists, informaticists, data stewards, program leads, and IT staff to document and harmonize data elements, maintain dictionaries and metadata repositories, and support data transparency across systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information science, CS, database management, public health, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.
• Strong command of SQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data dictionaries with clear definitions and rules.
• Design and manage metadata repositories including data lineage and ownership.
• Build dashboards using Tableau or Power BI to monitor data quality and trends.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enforce data governance policies and standards.

Skills

Data governance

SQL

Metadata management

Data standards

Python/R

Public health data

Education

Bachelor's degree in information science, CS, database management, public health, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Purview

Job description

• The Data Governance Analyst will play a key role in strengthening the DPH’s data governance framework by ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data across systems.
• This position will focus on the development and maintenance of data dictionaries, implementation of data standardization practices, and management of metadata to support effective data use and decision-making.
• The analyst will collaborate with epidemiologists, informaticists, data stewards, program leads and IT staff to document and harmonize data elements, maintain data dictionaries and metadata repositories that improve transparency and accessibility.
• The ideal candidate has experience in data governance or health informatics, strong knowledge of data management tools, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Data Dictionary Development and Maintenance

• Create, maintain, and update comprehensive data dictionaries to ensure clear definitions and business rules for critical data elements.
• Work with subject matter experts and system owners to validate data definitions and ensure alignment across programs.
• Provide training and documentation on the use and interpretation of data dictionaries.
• Develop and implement data naming conventions, formatting rules, and coding standards to ensure consistency across systems.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in data standards across applications and workflows.
• Provide training and technical support to staff on the use and importance of standardized data practices.
• Support integration of standardized data definitions into system modernization projects, migrations, and interoperability initiatives.

Metadata Management

• Oversee the ingestion, storage, and secure archiving of data ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
• Design, implement, and maintain metadata repositories that capture data lineage, ownership, and usage across public health systems.
• Develop standardized processes for metadata collection, cataloging, and updating to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Monitor metadata quality, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to enhance usability and compliance.
• Provide training and consultation to staff on metadata practices, fostering a culture of data stewardship.

Governance and Compliance Support

• Collaborate with data governance committees to enforce policies, procedures, and guidelines related to data quality and integrity.
• Monitor compliance with data governance standards and escalates issues as needed.
• Support audits and reporting requirements by providing detailed documentation on metadata and data standards.
• Create and run quantitative and qualitative analysis, track performance metrics and model data trends
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards using tools like Tableau or MS Power BI

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in information science, Computer Science, Database Management, Public Health, or a closely related field required; a master’s degree in a related discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.
• Strong command of SQL is must

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of data dictionaries, data standards, and metadata management frameworks.
• Experience with data governance or metadata management tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Purview or similar).
• Python or R is highly valuable
• Experience working in healthcare, public health, or government data environments.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and their implications for metadata and data standardization.