Data Governance Manager

Analytica•West Falls Church, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Analytica is seeking a Data Governance Manager to support one or more dynamic, long-term federal government enterprise data programs for the Defense Health Agency. The position will be hybrid in the Falls Church VA area. Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing 250 businesses in the US for 3 years. We work with U.S. government clients in health, civilian, and national security missions to build better technology products that impact our day-to-day lives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in information management, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.
Strong understanding of data governance principles, practical Implementation withing tools, data quality management, and data lifecycle management.
Demonstrated hands-on experience working with data pipelines, SQL, Python, Power BI, or similar tools.
Experience managing metadata and catalogs using governance tools like Microsoft Purview, Informatica, or Collibra.
Familiarity with data privacy regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA).
Experience with data cataloging, metadata management, and governance tools.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience working in government healthcare programs (e.g., VA, DHA, DoD).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with enterprise data governance frameworks in complex, regulated environments.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and either hold or be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance or higher.

Nice To Haves

Certification in data governance or related areas (DM-BOK, CDMP, CISSP, CIPP) a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and implement practical, tool-based data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance.
Work with stakeholders to define data ownership, stewardship, and accountability roles and responsibilities.
Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business users to build and manage data pipelines that support data governance and quality initiatives.
Manage metadata and data catalogs using tools such as Microsoft Purview, Informatica, or Collibra.
Monitor data lifecycle management practices, including data classification, usage, retention, and archiving.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations and standards including HIPAA, FISMA, and other applicable data security guidelines.
Support data governance working groups and participate in interdepartmental collaboration on data-related initiatives.
Maintain data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data governance documentation.
Lead and manage data quality assessments and remediation efforts to ensure accurate and reliable data.
Provide training and guidance on governing data directly within tools and platforms, not just through written policies.
Mentor and develop data analysts and junior staff.
Collaborate on the implementation of data governance tools and technologies to support data lineage, metadata management, data cataloging, and data quality monitoring.
Utilize SQL, Python, Power BI, or similar tools to directly support governance, data quality, and analysis efforts.