Data Governance Analyst II

ApplyLogic Consulting Group, LLC; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life/Short-Term Disability/CriticalIll

11 Federal Holidays

Up to $5K towards continuing education

Job summary

ApplyLogic Consulting Group, LLC seeks a Data Governance Analyst II to support a Federal Government client in Northern Virginia. The role focuses on enterprise data governance, metadata management, data quality, and documentation across systems and business areas.

You will collaborate with data owners, stewards, analysts, and developers to establish consistent data definitions and governance practices while supporting policy and cataloging activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in data governance, data management, information management, data quality, business analysis, or related discipline.
• Understanding of fundamental data governance and data management concepts.
• Experience with data dictionaries, metadata, definitions, or documentation.
• Familiarity with data quality concepts and processes.
• Ability to document and organize complex information clearly and accurately.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of data governance processes, standards, and procedures.
• Assist with maintaining enterprise data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data documentation.
• Collect, document, and maintain information about data sources, data elements, definitions, and business rules.
• Support data quality activities, including data validation, issue identification, and documentation.
• Assist with documenting data lineage and data flows across systems and applications.
• Work with data owners, data stewards, analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to gather and validate data-related information.
• Support the development and maintenance of data governance policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assist with data cataloging and classification activities.
• Identify inconsistencies in data definitions, metadata, and documentation and assist with resolution.
• Maintain documentation related to data ownership, stewardship, definitions, and data quality requirements.
• Support data governance meetings, working groups, and related activities.
• Assist with tracking and resolving data quality and governance issues.
• Follow established data security, privacy, governance, and information management practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Management or related field

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Microsoft Purview

Job description

ApplyLogic is a fast-paced Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, headquartered in Vienna, VA. Our people are our greatest asset, and our company culture is grounded on that belief. We offer challenging and interesting work in a friendly and supportive environment. Through prime and subcontracts, we deliver best-in-class expertise to solve complex technical problems.

We're looking for a talented Data Governance Analyst II to join our team supporting a complex Federal Government customer in Northern Virginia (Alexandria/Falls Church area). This individual will support enterprise data governance and information management activities that help ensure organizational data is accurate, well-defined, discoverable, and managed consistently. You will work with technical and business teams to document data, maintain metadata, support data quality initiatives, and help establish consistent data management practices.

Work Location:

• Onsite – Northern Virginia (Alexandria/Falls Church area)

Clearance:

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain Government security clearance.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of data governance processes, standards, and procedures.
• Assist with maintaining enterprise data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data documentation.
• Collect, document, and maintain information about data sources, data elements, definitions, and business rules.
• Support data quality activities, including data validation, issue identification, and documentation.
• Assist with documenting data lineage and data flows across systems and applications.
• Work with data owners, data stewards, analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to gather and validate data-related information.
• Support the development and maintenance of data governance policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assist with data cataloging and classification activities.
• Identify inconsistencies in data definitions, metadata, and documentation and assist with resolution.
• Maintain documentation related to data ownership, stewardship, definitions, and data quality requirements.
• Support data governance meetings, working groups, and related activities.
• Assist with tracking and resolving data quality and governance issues.
• Follow established data security, privacy, governance, and information management practices.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in data governance, data management, information management, data quality, business analysis, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of fundamental data governance and data management concepts.
• Experience working with data dictionaries, metadata, data definitions, or data documentation.
• Familiarity with data quality concepts and processes.
• Ability to document and organize complex information clearly and accurately.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data lineage, data catalogs, metadata management, or data stewardship.
• Experience with data governance frameworks or methodologies.
• Experience with tools such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Microsoft Purview, or similar platforms.
• Experience with SQL or relational databases.
• Experience with data quality tools or processes.
• Experience documenting business rules and data requirements.
• Experience supporting enterprise or complex data environments.
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools.
• Experience supporting U.S. government or federal contracting programs.
• Active or previously held U.S. government security clearance.

The Perks of Being on Our Team

ApplyLogic offers competitive salaries with a robust Fortune-500 type benefits package. Some of the benefits you will receive when you join us are:

• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life/Short-Term Disability/Critical Illness/Accident Insurance
• 15 PTO Days
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Up to $5K towards continuing education and/or professional development

Salary Range

$80,000-$100,000

The posted salary range represents the anticipated compensation for this position. Final compensation will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, years of directly relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance, contract requirements, and other business considerations.