Remote Data Governance Analyst - Data Quality & Stewardship

ascendingdc; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

ascendingdc is seeking a Data Governance Analyst (Contract) in Richmond, Virginia. This remote role requires residency in Central Virginia for on-demand onsite visits, focusing on data governance, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate will have several years in Data Governance, experience with SQL, and advanced Excel skills. Responsibilities include advanced data analysis and maintaining governance artifacts to support data quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Several years in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Analysis, or related domains.
• Advanced SQL proficiency; able to write complex joins and aggregation queries.
• Strong process documentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced data analysis and profiling to identify anomalies.
• Maintain governance artifacts and investigate data issues.
• Support cross‑functional engagement for data quality and governance.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Advanced SQL

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Collibra

Alation

Azure DevOps

Job description

ascendingdc is seeking a Data Governance Analyst (Contract) in Richmond, Virginia. This remote role requires residency in Central Virginia for on-demand onsite visits, focusing on data governance, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate will have several years in Data Governance, experience with SQL, and advanced Excel skills. Responsibilities include advanced data analysis and maintaining governance artifacts to support data quality initiatives.