We're hiring a System Analyst - Data Platform Engineering to join our team in Richmond, VA. This role offers a hybrid schedule.Skills & Qualifications:- Demonstrated experience facilitating executive-level stakeholder engagement and supporting large-scale technology transformation initiatives
- Proven ability to develop strategic roadmaps, business cases, governance frameworks, and long-term technology plans
- Strong expertise in strategic planning, portfolio and demand management, business process analysis, and decision-support methodologies
- Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and leadership
- Working knowledge of enterprise data platforms, cloud and hybrid architectures, data warehousing, data integration, analytics, and business intelligence solutions
- Familiarity with data governance, data quality, metadata management, data cataloging, security controls, access management, and data observability practices
- Preferred: 8+ years of experience within enterprise-scale data organization.
- Preferred: 8+ years of experience in business analysis, technology strategy, portfolio management, product or platform management, data analytics, or a related discipline
Key Responsibilities:- Partner closely with Platform Product Owners and business stakeholders to drive platform strategy, governance, portfolio management, and technology alignment across the enterprise
- Support the development, maintenance, and execution of multi-year platform roadmaps aligned with business objectives, technology priorities, and emerging industry trends
- Identify platform capability gaps, risks, dependencies, and investment opportunities while facilitating roadmap prioritization and strategic planning discussions
- Establish and support governance processes for platform investments, demand intake, prioritization, and portfolio management
- Evaluate, assess, and prioritize platform initiatives and capability requests, including development of business cases and investment recommendations
- Translate business objectives into platform capability requirements and ensure alignment with regulatory, operational, security, and strategic needs
- Collaborate with business leaders, architects, engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to drive cross-functional alignment and informed technology decisions
- Develop executive presentations, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting materials that support leadership reviews, governance forums, steering committees, and strategic decision-making
- Monitor portfolio performance, roadmap execution, benefit realization, and strategic objectives to ensure delivery of expected business and technology outcomes
- Support the establishment and adoption of platform standards, policies, governance frameworks, and best practices in partnership with Enterprise Architecture and Engineering teams
- Facilitate governance reviews, risk assessments, compliance activities, and audit support while promoting consistency in planning, prioritization, and technology management
Education/Certifications:- High school diploma or equivalency
The hourly rate for this position is $62.57.
Ideal Candidate:The ideal candidate is a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder with a strong background in strategic planning, data platform architecture, and stakeholder engagement. They should possess excellent communication skills, the ability to influence cross-functional teams, and experience in data governance and analytics. Familiarity with tools like Snowflake, Oracle Exadata, and Power BI is a plus.
We offer a generous array of benefits, depending on the length of assignment. We also offer a referral bonus of up to $1,000. Ask us for more details!
