What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Governance Business Analyst - HQ Air Force Basing and Logistics position at DSD Laboratories Inc.?
Title: Data Governance Business Analyst – Hq Air Force Basing and Logistics. Located at Andrews AFB, Maryland.
DSD is seeking a highly qualified professional to lead/coordinate data governance and portfolio management efforts. This individual will directly support and coordinate tasks such as governance and data strategy development, data quality management, metadata management, and data integration, all while collaborating with key subject matter experts and providing updates to stakeholders.
Candidate will lead multiple tasks to successfully deliver data and data management capabilities working through a wide range of challenges across multiple organizations. Candidate will collaborate with data stewards to identify data strategies, governance, and enterprise data management requirements. Candidate will coordinate with implementing organizations and technical stakeholders to ensure functional requirements are met.
Candidate will serve as a liaison between Department of the Air Force (DAF) Chief Data and Analytics Office functional champions and subject matter experts to analyze, interpret, and manage data requirements. Other responsibilities include, but not limited to, coordination with multiple functional communities and data stewards to ensure Basing and Logistics data is interoperable with data across Air Staff functional domains, Major Command (MAJCOM) and Joint Staff offices. Responsibilities include researching, validating and implementing logistics data requests and business rules to prevent redundant data. Candidate will identify metadata requirements and implement data quality programs. Candidate will draft data strategies and developing policies and memorandums.
This position directly supports the Headquarters AF/A4PA (Logistics CIO Support Division, DCS/Logistics, Engineering, & Force Protection) within the National Capital Region (NCR), primarily at Andrews AFB, MD.
This position requires candidate has a flexible work style, with the ability to adjust priorities, respond to short-turn requests, and yet maintain focus on project success. Preferred individual will be self-motivated, with a high energy level, and a proactive work ethic.
Background Qualifications/Experience
BS / BA degree in Computer Science or related technical field required
DoD SECRET clearance required
10 years Air Force Civil Service / US military experience in Information Technology is desired
2 years as a Staff Action Officer, particularly at MAJCOM or HQ USAF is highly desired
2 years in Project Management is desired
Proven successful experience with query development, data/interface troubleshooting, ad-hoc report creation and related skills is a definite plus
Familiarity with agile and scrum, experience using continuous process improvement methodologies, tools, techniques (Green Belt, Black Belt, and PMP Certification a huge plus)
Requires power user skills in MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access)
Certifications within Data Governance and Data Management are highly desired
Key Knowledge/Skills
Requires strong organizational skills and action-oriented personality; experience leading tasks, tracking actions across multiple organizations.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities (root cause analysis, COA analysis, etc.) supported by solid writing and oral communication skills
Must possess the ability to recommend solutions and paths forward with problem solving
Ability to author policies and processes from scratch
Capture customer requirements
Produce project plans, key milestones, deliverables and schedule as well as successfully track project through completion
Build information or decision briefings for senior leaders up to 3-star level
Collaborate with stakeholders (leaders, colleagues) across the Air Staff, with AF/Joint services and third parties (e.g. vendors, service providers) as needed.
For this position, we are looking for a self-motivated individual who is able to identify and work to fill their own knowledge gaps with the support of DSD’s professional certification reimbursement program. Someone who is resilient and patient, able to work with a variety of working styles in a fast-paced environment enjoy this role and succeed. Candidates who are resourceful and organization, who can stay on track of their own work streams are encouraged to apply.
Start date: ASAP
Estimated travel is ~5%.