Enterprise Data Steward (Data Manager) - Richmond, VA (onsite)

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is hiring an Enterprise Data Steward in Richmond, VA. This role involves coordinating with data stewards, providing training on data management practices, and ensuring compliance with data governance standards. Candidates must have a strong understanding of data management principles and experience in data-related roles. The compensation ranges from $100K to $115K per annum and includes benefits. Applicants must be US Citizens or Green Card holders.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data management principles, data quality concepts, and stewardship processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Experience helping users create or improve data dictionaries and business rules.
• Experience working in data governance or data stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support assigned data stewards and assist in preparing datasets.
• Provide training and support on data management and quality concepts.
• Ensure stewardship activities follow established standards and governance processes.

Skills

Data management principles

Data quality concepts

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Familiarity with Collibra

Proficiency with Excel

Proficiency with SharePoint

Proficiency with Teams

Job description

Enterprise Data Steward (Data Manager)

Location: 1401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA (onsite)

Compensation: $100K-115K per annum with benefits

Citizenship requirement: US Citizenship or Green card holder

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support assigned data stewards by facilitating monthly check‑ins, guiding the creation of required artifacts (scoping, data dictionaries, business rules), serving as the primary liaison between divisions and the Data Program, and assisting stewards in preparing datasets for data quality measurement within the agency’s data governance tool.
• Provide training, coaching, and support on data management, data quality concepts, and data stewardship practices.
• Support agency‑wide data quality and stewardship by providing subject‑area guidance for defining and measuring data quality, collaborating with system owners and SMEs to resolve complex data issues, promoting data literacy and consistent data management practices, and ensuring stewardship activities follow established standards, frameworks, and governance processes.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data management principles, data quality concepts, and stewardship processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing, facilitate group discussions, and guide non‑technical staff in data‑related work.
• Experience helping users create or improve data dictionaries, business rules, or similar documentation.
• Ability to coordinate activities across divisions, manage priorities, and maintain organized documentation.
• Experience working in data governance, data stewardship, or a similar business‑facing data role.
• Familiarity with Collibra (preferred but not required; training can be provided).
• Proficiency with standard productivity tools (Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.