Data Governance Analyst

Data Governance AnalystRedstone Arsenal/Huntsville, AL At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that actually make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.Our TeamAt IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.We're looking for people who:Are curious and excited about technologyLike solving problems and figuring things outCan take initiative but also enjoy working with a teamWant to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselvesIf you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.IPTA is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to join an established data governance team supporting enterprise data initiatives within a DoD environment. In this individual contributor role, you will help manage the enterprise data catalog, improve data quality, identify and remediate data duplication, and support data stewardship, classification, and compliance efforts aligned to DoD, NIST, and FedRAMP requirements. You will collaborate closely with data stewards, analysts, and engineering teams to ensure the organization's data assets are trusted, well-documented, and properly governed.ResponsibilitiesServe as a contributing member of an established data governance team supporting enterprise data initiativesAdminister, maintain, and enhance the enterprise data catalog, ensuring accurate and up-to-date metadataDevelop and maintain metadata, data lineage, and business glossary content to improve data discoverability and understandingIdentify instances of data duplication and redundancy, and design and implement solutions to remediate themSupport master data management (MDM) efforts to establish authoritative, trusted data sourcesMonitor and measure data quality, identify anomalies, and coordinate remediation activitiesAssist in the development, documentation, and enforcement of data governance policies, standards, and proceduresCoordinate with data stewards across business and technical teams to promote consistent data practicesSupport data governance councils and working groups, including preparing materials and tracking action itemsSupport data classification, tagging, and handling practices in accordance with DoD and NIST requirementsAssist with data privacy and compliance activities, including regulatory and audit reportingCollaborate with application, analytics, and engineering teams to ensure data assets are properly governedProduce reports, dashboards, and metrics to communicate data governance progress and data quality statusRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, or related fieldMinimum 10 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related data-focused roleWorking knowledge of data governance concepts, including data quality, metadata management, and data stewardshipExperience with data cataloging and/or metadata management practicesProficiency writing and interpreting SQL queriesFamiliarity with DoD and NIST data handling, classification, and compliance requirementsStrong analytical, documentation, and communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively within a cross-functional teamActive Security Clearance requiredDoD 8570 Level II/III certification requiredDesired QualificationsExperience with a data catalog or data governance platform (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Microsoft Purview)Experience supporting master data management (MDM) initiativesExperience identifying and remediating data duplication and data quality issuesFamiliarity with data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOKExperience in a FedRAMP-authorized or cloud environmentExperience supporting data privacy and regulatory compliance effortsTechnical SkillsSQL (query development and data analysis)Object storage technologies (e.g., Amazon S3)Microsoft Power BI (reporting and dashboarding)Army Vantage (Palantir)Data catalog and metadata management conceptsData quality profiling and remediationData classification, tagging, and lineageMaster data management (MDM) conceptsIPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.#clearance