GOVERNANCE ANALYST – DATA DOMAINS & DICTIONARY
JOB ID: 24021 At Wimmer Solutions, we believe care creates community. We work smart; we have built a reputation for results-oriented, innovative, business and technology solutions that help companies execute on their strategic initiatives. We have fun; we love our work. We are positive, kind, and hungry to learn. We give big; we aim to make a real impact on the causes that affect the communities we serve and build strong relationships with the dedicated volunteers and nonprofit organizations working to address them.
We are all about people and community. Since 2002, we have offered technology staffing and managed services for the greater Seattle area and throughout the United States. We focus on getting to know our clients and candidates to create lasting partnerships and ensure success.
Wimmer Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic
Governance Analyst to support the development and management of our enterprise data governance framework. This role will focus on defining and organizing data domains, building and maintaining a centralized data dictionary, and collaborating across business units to ensure consistent data definitions and usage.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO - Domain Structure Development Define and maintain enterprise-wide data domain taxonomy. Collaborate with data stewards and business units to align domain definitions with business processes. Support metadata tagging and classification within each domain.
- Data Dictionary Management Design and implement a centralized data dictionary using governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation). Ensure consistent definitions, formats, and business rules across systems. Partner with data owners to validate and update dictionary entries.
- Governance Operations Assist in the development of governance policies and standards. Support data quality initiatives by identifying gaps and inconsistencies. Participate in governance councils and working groups.
- Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with IT, analytics, and business teams to gather requirements. Provide training and documentation to promote adoption of governance tools and practices. Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
WHAT YOU BRING - Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in data governance, metadata management, or data quality.
- Familiarity with data governance tools and frameworks (Acryl Data).
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Experience with enterprise data environments and cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Skills: - Experience with PASS or other specific authentication and data systems.
- Knowledge of Looker or other BI platforms.
- Understanding of data cataloging and lineage tracking.
Must be able to work for a US based company without requiring visa sponsorship.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - Hourly contract rate range of $55.00 to $65.00 based on experience and qualifications, as well as geographical market and business considerations.
Your well-being is important to Wimmer Solutions. All regular, full-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in the benefits plan. Outside of offering excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, we also offer the following:
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401k & company match
- Flexible Health Care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Payroll advance program, Charitable donation match, Athletic event sponsorship,
- Referral reward program, and more…
MORE ABOUT WIMMER SOLUTIONS Wimmer Solutions is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion or belief, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, parental status, veteran, or disability status. Wimmer Solutions is committed to achieving a diverse employee network through all aspects of the hiring process and we welcome all applicants.