Data Governance SpecialistWe are seeking a Data Governance Specialist to support enterprise data management efforts for a leading organization in Washington, DC. This role will focus on developing and implementing data governance policies, managing metadata and data lineage, and partnering with business units to define data stewardship practices. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with tools like Collibra, Informatica, or Alation and a strong understanding of data quality, compliance, and governance frameworks.
This position requires strong collaboration, technical acumen, and the ability to drive data governance initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:Develop, implement, and enforce data governance policies, standards, and proceduresMaintain and manage metadata repositories, ensuring consistent documentation of data assets and definitionsEstablish and track data lineage from source systems to downstream consumers for compliance and impact analysisCollaborate with data stewards and business units to define roles, responsibilities, and data ownershipLeverage governance tools such as Informatica, Collibra, or Alation to support enterprise data initiativesTrain and support business stakeholders on governance processes and metadata tool usageMonitor key data governance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiativesStay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance governance practicesApply expertise in SQL and data modeling to support data quality and integrity efforts