Lead Data Governance Analyst

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Marietta, GA that is looking for a Lead Data Governance Analyst to join their team. This person will be responsible for the following: Data Governance Oversight and Coordination:

• Establishes the end-to-end process of operational data framework for assessing decisions that ensure the suitability of data for its intended purpose
• Executes enterprise data governance strategies for operational data in line with the organization`s business strategy and objectives; Works with customers of operational data to ensure alignment
• Oversees the creation of data governance policies and standards for operation data, fields, and metrics
• Works with organizational data governance management tools
• Assesses data repositories for compliance with data governance policies and standards as it pertains to operational data types; Works with all areas of the business to ensure data quality and integrity
• Creates and manages problem lists and audit reports
  
  

The oversight, adherence, and improvement of the quality of operational data and metrics:

• Develops and executes data quality strategies for operational data in line with the organization`s business strategy and goals
• Works with individual operational data sources and users and transaction level business owners to define and establish data quality rules and definitions consistent with department and organizations strategies
• Develops data quality metrics that identify gaps and ensure compliance with standards across the enterprise
• Establishes data quality process, governance, and issue tracking process tools
• Works with business and IT partners to remediate identified gaps using both manual and automated solutions
• Establishes processes to continuously monitor data quality; Ensures processes are in place to proactively detect, correct, and prevent invalid data values
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience
• SQL proficiency strongly preferred (High)
• Superior critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills (High)
• Professional competence with Microsoft Office applications (Medium)
• Exceptional interpersonal, team building and communication skills
• Expert data Governance skills including the ability to manage data catalog, data dictionaries, and application of data governance principles
• Ability to identify complex problems, involve key parties, gather pertinent data, and consider various options in the decision-making process; Skilled at applying problem solving skills in a logical, systematic way to resolve issues
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.