Senior Business Analyst - Unity Catalog & Data Catalog
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Business Analyst – Unity Catalog & Data Catalog to lead data governance, metadata management, and data catalog initiatives across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business stakeholders, data governance teams, and technology teams to ensure effective implementation and adoption of Databricks Unity Catalog and enterprise Data Catalog solutions. The Senior Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering business requirements, defining data governance processes, improving data discoverability, ensuring compliance, and enabling data-driven decision-making through a robust data management framework.
Requirements
- 7+ years of Business Analysis experience.
- 3+ years of experience in Data Governance, Metadata Management, or Data Catalog projects.
- Experience supporting Unity Catalog or enterprise data catalog implementations.
- Experience working with enterprise data and analytics platforms.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale data management initiatives.
Nice To Haves
- Databricks Certified Associate or Professional Certifications
- DAMA CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)
- Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals / Data Engineer Certifications
- Collibra Ranger Certification
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
- Agile Scrum Certification
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, data owners, data stewards, and technical teams to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
- Conduct workshops and requirement-gathering sessions for Data Governance, Unity Catalog, and Data Catalog initiatives.
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications, user stories, and process documentation.
- Act as the primary liaison between business and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support the implementation, enhancement, and adoption of Databricks Unity Catalog and enterprise Data Catalog solutions.
- Define and maintain metadata standards, data classifications, taxonomy, and data lineage requirements.
- Ensure effective cataloging, governance, and discoverability of enterprise data assets.
- Partner with data engineering and platform teams to onboard and manage data assets within the catalog.
- Assist in establishing and improving enterprise data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
- Define and support data ownership, stewardship, and accountability frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and data security requirements.
- Support audit, risk management, and compliance initiatives related to data governance and management.
- Analyze current data management processes and recommend improvements to drive operational efficiency.
- Develop and track KPIs, metrics, and dashboards to measure data governance effectiveness and adoption.
- Monitor data quality and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve data-related issues.
- Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and status updates for leadership and stakeholders.
- Support Agile and Waterfall project delivery methodologies.
- Manage requirements traceability, change management activities, and project documentation.
- Participate in UAT planning, testing, business validation, and stakeholder sign-off activities.
Benefits
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
