Data Governance Analyst

DGS Office of External Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Data Governance Analyst role, located in Indianapolis within the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, develops and manages metadata, data dictionaries, and data governance initiatives across state agencies.

The position works to establish data quality standards, protect sensitive data, and serve as a liaison between divisions and technical teams to ensure data-related business requirements are clearly defined and implemented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years (or Associate with 5+ up to 7+ years) in data governance required.
• Knowledge of data governance best practices and enterprise data management.
• Familiarity with government data regulatory requirements and emerging trends.
• Consulting and change management skills with strong communication and culture-change ability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written/oral communication skills.
• Experience leading workshops or training with user communities.

Skills

Data governance knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Change management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Workshop facilitation

Consulting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree with experience

7+ years related experience

Job description

The Data Governance Analyst role, located in Indianapolis within the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, develops and manages metadata, data dictionaries, and data governance initiatives across state agencies. The position works to establish data quality standards, protect sensitive data, and serve as a liaison between divisions and technical teams to ensure data-related business requirements are clearly defined and implemented.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of experience in data governance, or Associate's Degree with 5+ years, or 7+ years of related experience
• Specific knowledge of data governance best practices and enterprise data management approaches
• Knowledge of data-related government regulatory requirements and emerging trends
• Demonstrated consulting and change management skills with communication and culture change expertise
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and written/oral communication abilities
• Experience leading workshops or training sessions with user communities