Governance Analyst, Data Domains & Dictionary

Wimmer Solutions; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) & company match

Flexible Health Care accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A progressive data governance firm in Seattle is looking for a detail-oriented Governance Analyst to develop and manage their enterprise data governance framework. The role will focus on defining data domains, building a centralized data dictionary, and ensuring consistent data practices across teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in data governance or metadata management. The position offers an hourly contract rate of $60 to $70 based on qualifications, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in data governance, metadata management, or data quality.
• Familiarity with data governance tools and frameworks (Acryl Data) required.
• Experience with enterprise data environments and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise-wide data domain taxonomy.
• Design and implement a centralized data dictionary using governance tools.
• Assist in the development of governance policies and standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Collibra

Informatica

Alation

Job description

Governance Analyst, Data Domains & Dictionary

Seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Governance Analyst to support the development and management of our enterprise data governance framework. This role will focus on defining and organizing data domains, building and maintaining a centralized data dictionary, and collaborating across business units to ensure consistent data definitions and usage.

Key Responsibilities

Domain Structure Development

• Define and maintain enterprise-wide data domain taxonomy.
• Collaborate with data stewards and business units to align domain definitions with business processes.
• Support metadata tagging and classification within each domain.

Data Dictionary Management

• Design and implement a centralized data dictionary using governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).
• Ensure consistent definitions, formats, and business rules across systems.
• Partner with data owners to validate and update dictionary entries.

Governance Operations

• Assist in the development of governance policies and standards.
• Support data quality initiatives by identifying gaps and inconsistencies.
• Participate in governance councils and working groups.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with IT, analytics, and business teams to gather requirements.
• Provide training and documentation to promote adoption of governance tools and practices.
• Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in data governance, metadata management, or data quality.
• Familiarity with data governance tools and frameworks (Acryl Data).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with enterprise data environments and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with PASS or other authentication and data systems.
• Knowledge of Looker or other BI platforms.
• Understanding of data cataloging and lineage tracking.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly contract rate range of $60.00 to $70.00 based on experience and qualifications, as well as geographical market and business considerations.

Your well-being is important to Wimmer Solutions. All regular, full-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in the benefits plan. Outside of offering excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, we also offer the following:

• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) & company match
• Flexible Health Care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Payroll advance program, Charitable donation match, Athletic event sponsorship,
• Referral reward program, and more…

About Wimmer Solutions

Wimmer Solutions is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion or belief, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, parental status, veteran, or disability status. Wimmer Solutions is committed to achieving a diverse employee network through all aspects of the hiring process and we welcome all applicants.