Metadata / Data Governance Analyst

Dynanet Corporation•Falls Church, VA

just now•Hybrid

About The Position

The Metadata / Data Governance Analyst will serve as a policy enforcer responsible for metadata standards enforcement, governance rules implementation, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) alignment across Federal healthcare data governance initiatives. This role focuses on establishing and maintaining robust metadata management frameworks, ensuring compliance with Federal standards, and monitoring governance effectiveness through measurable indicators.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a database administrator
3+ years of experience working with enterprise data / multiple databases
Experience with multiple database types, including relational, non-relational, and object-oriented, both on-premises and in the cloud
Ability to translate technical knowledge into strategic recommendations
Experience with metadata standards enforcement and governance framework implementation
Knowledge of data quality management and automated monitoring systems
Understanding of Federal compliance requirements and regulatory frameworks
Proficiency in developing KPIs and performance measurement frameworks
Possess Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with an ability to prioritize, balance, and effectively advance multiple competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Ability to interact in a professional and collaborative manner with fellow Dynanet Teammates and the clients, and business partners that we work with
Ability and desire to challenge and educate yourself to support and advance IT services delivery in the Federal agencies we serve
Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills
Respond to team member and client requests via email, MS teams, or other communication means during core business hours
Active listening skills to understand clients' needs, and collaboration skills to work with other developers and designers
BA in information technology, computer science, data science, or health information management (MA preferred)
Active DoD High-Risk Public Trust designation (Active DoD security clearance preferred)
Technical certification(s) in compliance with DoD Directive 8140 (CompTIA Sec+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc.) is preferred

Nice To Haves

7+ years of experience as a database administrator
5+ years of experience working with enterprise data / multiple databases
Ability to engage with various stakeholders verbally and in writing
Experience crafting data policies and procedures at the enterprise level
Knowledge of Data Management Association (DAMA) Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK) and data governance best practices
Experience with automated workflow design and approval process implementation
Understanding of federated governance models and stewardship role design
Experience with compliance dashboards and regulatory reporting systems
Current database certifications (such as AWS, Azure, CDMP, Oracle SQL, IBM DB2, etc.) are preferred

Responsibilities

Establish and enforce metadata standards and data element definitions ensuring consistency, discoverability, and usability across enterprise data systems
Design and implement governance rules including metadata creation, review, approval, and publication processes with defined roles and escalation paths
Develop and monitor KPIs for metadata quality including completeness rates, update timeliness, and compliance status with automated alerts for issues
Create and maintain metadata management workflows including stewardship accountability, Service Level Agreement (SLA) enforcement, and quality monitoring processes
Produce formal governance documentation including processes, procedures, and policy guides for metadata stewardship and lifecycle management
Implement compliance reporting for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Federal regulations, and organizational requirements
Design business processes supporting metadata management workflows including validation rules, approval routing, and quality flagging
Establish and monitor governance effectiveness indicators including stewardship performance, policy adherence, and issue resolution metrics
Support federated governance pilot activities including role clarity assessment, policy execution testing, and steward escalation path validation
Develop data product lifecycle processes including creation, publication, versioning, and deprecation workflows with compliance checkpoints