About the Role:Tripoint Solutions is seeking a
Data Governance Analyst to support our federal customer. We are looking for a Data Governance Analyst to analyze current governance structures, data governance-related bodies, processes, and procedures. The analyst will identify gaps and provide recommendations for future data governance implementation and related activities.
Candidates should be prepared to participate in
an onsite interview in Arlington, VA during the Interview stage of the process.
Location: ON-SITE at client location (Lafeyette Sq, DC). Must reside in DC, Virginia, or Maryland. (No relocation assistance provided)
Clearance Requirements:- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Responsibilities:- Analyze existing data governance programs, policies, and processes, and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness and compliance.
- Support the development and implementation of data management and governance frameworks aligned with organizational objectives.
- Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to identify program needs, data domains, governance structures, and responsible parties (e.g., data owners and stewards).
- Develop and implement data collection and analysis techniques to evaluate program performance and outcomes.
- Conduct program assessments, including annual reviews of data management activities, and provide strategic recommendations.
- Define and track metrics to measure data governance and program maturity.
- Establish and document policies, procedures, and standards for data lifecycle management in alignment with federal mandates (e.g., ZTA, EBPA).
- Partner with business owners to define data quality rules, standards, and validation processes.
- Ensure proper documentation of program changes, policies, and outcomes to maintain transparency and accountability.
- Support strategic planning efforts and participate in program governance meetings.
- Implement quality control measures and data validation processes to ensure program success.
- Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on governance policies, best practices, and program requirements.
- Work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience working with business stakeholders, data analysis, or program evaluation.
- 5+ years of experience supporting or leading data governance or related program initiatives.
- Strong understanding of data management concepts, database technologies, and data architecture.
- Familiarity with the DAMA framework and data governance best practices.
- Proven ability to analyze, develop, and document policies, procedures, and program requirements.
- Experience developing performance metrics.
- Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
- Experience supporting governance for mission-specific data standards.
- Experience and/or willingness to learn HTML and other low-code tools
- Experience using Collibra or other meta-data management tools.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in a relevant discipline or advanced certification in data governance (e.g., DGSP, CDMP).
- Experience supporting and developing evaluation frameworks, and maturity models.
- Experience as a Collibra Administrator or developer.
- Proficiency in SQL, AWS, or other cloud-based tools.
- Financial markets experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with metadata management tools (e.g., Collibra) preferred.
Hiring Process:Our hiring process typically includes:
- Initial recruiter screening
- Onsite Interview with the team (Arlington, VA)
- Final onsite interview with leadership (Washington, DC)
- Brief, job-relevant technical or analytical assessment conducted during the interview process
Candidates should be prepared to participate in an onsite interview during the final stage.
