Data Governance Analyst

Ignite Digital Federal Services; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Work with U.S. federal government

Job summary

Ignite Digital is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to support a U.S. Navy customer in the Norfolk, VA region. The analyst will help develop, implement, and maintain enterprise data governance frameworks, ensuring Navy mission data is accurate, trusted, and appropriately governed across systems.

This role emphasizes data quality, policy enforcement, metadata management, and collaboration with business and technical teams to deliver measurable improvements and evidence-based decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata, or related disciplines.
• Solid understanding of data governance principles, policy development, stewardship models, and quality management.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with an ability to break down complex data issues.
• Effective communication skills for interfacing with data owners, stewards, analysts, and technical teams.
• Ability to work independently in a fastpaced, Navy mission environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of data governance policies, standards, workflows, and procedures.
• Support enforcement of governance rules in collaboration with data owners and data stewards.
• Document and maintain business rules, definitions, lineage, and metadata.
• Contribute to building and maturing enterprise data governance frameworks.
• Analyze data quality issues and monitor KPIs to drive improvements.
• Develop reports and dashboards to display governance and quality metrics.
• Prepare materials and support Data Governance Council meetings.
• Deliver training on data governance concepts and standards.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Quality

Metadata

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field

Certifications in data governance or analytics (beneficial)

Job description

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technologyexpertisewith the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies toaccomplishmissionobjectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to support a U.S. Navy customer in the Norfolk, VA region. The analyst will help develop, implement, and maintain enterprise data governance frameworks, ensuring Navy mission data is accurate, trusted, consistent, and appropriately governed across systems.

This role is critical in supporting compliance, improving data quality, documenting business rules, enhancing metadata management, and enabling Navy stakeholders to utilize data with confidence. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, enjoys structured problem-solving, and excels at partnering with both business and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Governance & Policy Support

• Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of data governance policies, standards, workflows, and procedures.
• Support enforcement of governance rules in collaboration with data owners and data stewards.
• Document and maintain business rules, definitions, lineage, and metadata.
• Contribute to building and maturing enterprise data governance frameworks.

Data Quality Management

• Analyze data quality issues, inconsistencies, and gaps across Navy data environments.
• Monitor data quality KPIs; identify areas for improvement and recommend remediation.
• Develop reports and dashboards to display governance and quality metrics.
• Support continuous improvement and standardization efforts aligned with Navy data quality goals.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with business units, IT teams, and mission partners to ensure adherence to governance standards.
• Assist in cataloging data assets and supporting metadata management activities.
• Prepare materials and support facilitation of Data Governance Council meetings.

Training & Communication

• Assist with delivery of data governance training sessions, communications, and best-practice guidance.
• Promote adoption of governance frameworks, terminology, and processes across stakeholder groups.

Project Support & Reporting

• Support management of data governance initiatives and related project tasks.
• Develop reports, summaries, and documentation for leadership and program reviews.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata, or related disciplines.
• Solid understanding of data governance principles, policy development, stewardship models, and quality management.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with an ability to break down complex data issues.
• Effective communication skills for interfacing with data owners, stewards, analysts, and technical teams.
• Ability to work independently in a fastpaced, Navy mission environment.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in data governance, data quality, or analytics platforms are beneficial but not required.

Security Clearance:

• Active DoW SECRET clearance required.

Salary: $120k+ to align with education and experience.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

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