Data Governance Analyst

S2Tech•Chesterfield, MO

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Data Governance Analyst to support the development and execution of enterprise data governance initiatives. This role will partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate data governance strategy into practical processes, standards, and tools that improve data quality, accessibility, and compliance across the organization.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, data quality, or related roles
Experience developing data governance artifacts such as policies, standards, procedures, business glossaries, or data dictionaries
Familiarity with data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK or similar best practices)
Experience working with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, data owners, and IT teams
Understanding of data lifecycle concepts, including data creation, usage, storage, retention, and archival
Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, Confluence, Jira)
Strong writing and documentation skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to produce clear, concise deliverables with minimal rework

Nice To Haves

Experience with healthcare, Medicaid, or New York State (NYS) Medicaid programs

Responsibilities

Translate data governance strategy into actionable processes, standards, and controls aligned with organizational goals
Draft, document, and socialize data governance policies, standards, and procedures (e.g., data stewardship, data quality, metadata management, data access, and retention)
Support governance forums (councils, work groups, committees), including agenda development, facilitation, documentation, and tracking of decisions and action items
Develop and maintain business glossaries, data dictionaries, and metadata management frameworks
Define and support Master Data Management (MDM) and reference data processes
Partner with data stewards and business stakeholders to define roles, responsibilities, and RACI frameworks
Assist in the development of data quality rules, metrics, and monitoring processes
Create training materials and communications to promote data governance adoption and data literacy
Support data governance tool evaluation, implementation, or optimization efforts
Perform project coordination activities, including planning, status tracking, risk identification, and stakeholder communication
Contribute to data management strategy roadmaps and implementation plans