Data Governance Analyst

rockITdata is a unique SDVOSB services company that partners with leading commercial healthcare/life sciences organizations on cutting‑edge innovations such as AI, automation, and data transformation. It delivers predictable, measurable impact to government entities for the American taxpayer and consumer. The Data Governance Analyst will execute high‑volume metadata inventory and documentation activities under senior SME supervision. The role involves system documentation, metadata validation, and data owner coordination to build a comprehensive baseline inventory of enterprise data systems. Key Responsibilities Execute system documentation for legacy and archival data systems Perform standard system crawling and metadata capture activities Validate metadata accuracy and completeness against established quality standards Coordinate with Data Owners and Stewards to gather and verify metadata attributes Document data lineage, business definitions, and technical specifications Maintain metadata records in interim repository systems Support SME validation sessions by preparing materials and capturing outputs Perform data quality assessments using established rule frameworks Support final validation activities and enterprise catalog ingest preparation Contribute to usability testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) sessions Maintain compliance with documentation standards and processes Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field Minimum 3 years of experience in data analysis, data governance, or metadata management Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and SharePoint Experience documenting data systems, databases, or data catalogs Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset Ability to work independently under senior‑level supervision Excellent written communication skills for technical documentation Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance Preferred Qualifications Experience with data catalog platforms (Collibra, Alation, or similar) Knowledge of SQL for data exploration and validation Federal government or DoD contractor experience Familiarity with healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR) Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools Understanding of metadata standards (DCAT, Dublin Core) rockITdata is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to non‑discrimination in all employment practices and decisions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status or any characteristic protected by Federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr