Data Governance Analyst

Interactive Process Technology LLC•Huntsville, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that actually make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works. Our Team At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet. Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth. We're looking for people who: Are curious and excited about technology Like solving problems and figuring things out Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here. IPTA is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to join an established data governance team supporting enterprise data initiatives within a DoD environment. In this individual contributor role, you will help manage the enterprise data catalog, improve data quality, identify and remediate data duplication, and support data stewardship, classification, and compliance efforts aligned to DoD, NIST, and FedRAMP requirements. You will collaborate closely with data stewards, analysts, and engineering teams to ensure the organization's data assets are trusted, well-documented, and properly governed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related data-focused role
Working knowledge of data governance concepts, including data quality, metadata management, and data stewardship
Experience with data cataloging and/or metadata management practices
Proficiency writing and interpreting SQL queries
Familiarity with DoD and NIST data handling, classification, and compliance requirements
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team
Active Security Clearance required
DoD 8570 Level II/III certification required

Nice To Haves

Experience with a data catalog or data governance platform (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Microsoft Purview)
Experience supporting master data management (MDM) initiatives
Experience identifying and remediating data duplication and data quality issues
Familiarity with data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK
Experience in a FedRAMP-authorized or cloud environment
Experience supporting data privacy and regulatory compliance efforts

Responsibilities

Serve as a contributing member of an established data governance team supporting enterprise data initiatives
Administer, maintain, and enhance the enterprise data catalog, ensuring accurate and up-to-date metadata
Develop and maintain metadata, data lineage, and business glossary content to improve data discoverability and understanding
Identify instances of data duplication and redundancy, and design and implement solutions to remediate them
Support master data management (MDM) efforts to establish authoritative, trusted data sources
Monitor and measure data quality, identify anomalies, and coordinate remediation activities
Assist in the development, documentation, and enforcement of data governance policies, standards, and procedures
Coordinate with data stewards across business and technical teams to promote consistent data practices
Support data governance councils and working groups, including preparing materials and tracking action items
Support data classification, tagging, and handling practices in accordance with DoD and NIST requirements
Assist with data privacy and compliance activities, including regulatory and audit reporting
Collaborate with application, analytics, and engineering teams to ensure data assets are properly governed
Produce reports, dashboards, and metrics to communicate data governance progress and data quality status