Business Analyst – Data

Papigen; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A data consultancy is seeking a Business Analyst (Data) to engage with stakeholders and improve data integrity through governance and quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will analyze large datasets, identify issues, and support compliance with data standards. Strong SQL skills and a background in data-centric projects are essential. The role demands effective communication and collaboration with technical teams, ensuring alignment with data architecture. This position offers an opportunity to work in diverse delivery models, including Agile.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Business Analyst in data-centric projects.
• Hands-on experience with data quality platforms/tools.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and identify issues.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to capture, analyze, and document business and data requirements.
• Analyze large datasets using SQL and data analysis tools.
• Support initiatives related to Data Quality and Data Governance.

Skills

Data Quality

Data Governance

SQL

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodology

Tools

Data Quality Platforms

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking a Business Analyst (Data) with strong expertise in data quality, governance, and data-driven initiatives. The role involves working closely with business and technical teams to gather requirements, analyze datasets, identify data issues, and define solutions that improve data integrity and support enterprise reporting and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to capture, analyze, and document business and data requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions to clarify requirements and drive consensus.

Data Analysis & Quality

• Analyze large datasets using SQL and data analysis tools.
• Identify data quality issues, inconsistencies, and gaps.
• Define and document data quality rules, validations, and metrics.

Data Governance & Management

• Support initiatives related to:
  • Data Quality
  • Data Governance
  • Master Data Management (MDM)
  • Metadata and Data Lineage
• Collaborate with data teams to ensure compliance with data standards and policies.

Data Architecture Understanding

• Work with technical teams to understand:
  • Source systems
  • ETL/ELT processes
  • Data lakes and data warehouses
• Ensure requirements align with data architecture and integration flows.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as a bridge between business users and technical teams.
• Communicate insights, issues, and solutions clearly to stakeholders.
• Provide documentation, reports, and presentations.

Delivery & Methodology

• Work in Agile and/or Waterfall environments.
• Support testing, UAT, and validation activities.
• Ensure timely delivery of requirements and documentation.

Required Skills - Core Skills

• Strong experience as a Business Analyst in data-centric projects.
• Expertise in:
  • Data Quality
  • Data Governance
  • Master Data
  • Metadata Management

Technical Skills

• Hands‑on experience with data quality platforms/tools.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and data analysis techniques.
• Understanding of data architectures (ETL, data lakes, data warehouses).

Functional Skills

• Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills.
• Experience in stakeholder management and facilitation.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and identify issues.

Methodologies

• Experience working in Agile and/or Waterfall delivery models.

Key Skills

data warehouse, data governance, etl, sql, data quality, agile, data lakes, metadata