Data Governance Analyst / Program

We're Hiring: Senior Data Governance AnalystLocation: Richmond, VAWork Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite Per WeekDuration: Through November 2027Employment Type: ContractWe are seeking an experienced Senior Data Governance Analyst to support an enterprise Data Governance Program within a public-sector environment.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data governance, business analysis, SQL, data warehousing, data lineage, and enterprise data management.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze enterprise data management processes and identify governance gaps.Develop data governance policies, standards, procedures, and operational workflows.Lead requirements elicitation and cross-functional stakeholder discussions.Support data lineage, metadata management, and data cataloging initiatives.Develop process maps, SOPs, business requirements, and RACI matrices.Support data quality, data stewardship, and data ownership initiatives.Work with SQL, relational databases, and enterprise data warehouses.Facilitate data access governance, data sharing, and enterprise data management initiatives.Coordinate with business and technical teams to implement sustainable governance practices.Required Skills10+ years of Data Analysis10+ years of Data Lineage / Data Cataloging10+ years of Data Policy and Procedure Development10+ years of SQL10+ years of Data Warehouse Experience10+ years of Requirements Elicitation7+ years of Relational Database Experience (SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, etc.)Preferred ExperienceEnterprise Data GovernanceData Stewardship and Data QualityMetadata ManagementMaster Data ManagementHealthcare or Government ProjectsDAMA-DMBOK, BPMN, Lean, or Six SigmaAWS and Snowflake