Data Analyst 3

Title : Data Analyst
Location : Richmond, VA 23225 Hybrid
Duration : 3+ Months Contract

About The Role:
We are currently seeking a Data Analyst which will report to the Data Curation Lead within the Client. This role will create and manage metadata and other data governance functions required by the Client.


Key responsibilities for the role include (but are not limited to):

• Maintaining and administering the Commonwealth s Business Glossary
• Supporting the identification, implementation and consumption of metadata and data modelling tooling
• Supporting the capture and derivation of data lineage
• Supporting and contributing tthe creation and maintenance of data models
• Azure and/or Data certifications; experience in a big-data environment or data security
• Knowledge of data governance and security practices; and of technologies, programming and scripting languages, and data tools associated with big-data processing projects.
• Strong ability tcreate Excel formulas and managing complex spreadsheets, (experience working with Pivot tables and other analyst tools as a plus)
• Previous experience with Power Platforms is preferred

Background:
We are a fast-growing agency focused on providing expert insight intdata analytics and risk, developing team members, and effective oversight of data analytics, data security and technology risk.? This is a team where you can work with great team members across the Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Technology organizations.? You will be challenged texcel with exciting and challenging opportunities daily.? There is transparency and great support from management tallow team members tbe effective, grow their careers and meet Commonwealth goals.? Hard work and initiative are rewarded and recognized by management and colleagues alike, which promotes a culture of respect and value across the organization.? Within The Client you will be conducting meaningful work and making a difference in the lives of? Virginians by promoting a data sharing culture, optimizing data protection and governance capabilities, and developing cyber resilient programs.?

Technical Job Responsibilities:

• Business Glossaries/Data Catalog
• Responsible for the maintenance of a data catalog and business metadata associated with strategic data assets
• Support the build out of data taxonomy, data dictionary and business glossaries of data assets
• Support on-boarding of domain data sources tthe data catalog
• Metadata
• Work with business analysts and solution designers Productntify critical data elements and capture the metadata relating tthem
• Oversee the maintenance of metadata artifacts, reporting and escalating where appropriate, resolving issues, gaps and inconsistencies
• Document the lineage of data from creation toutput, ensuring that the information is useable and meets the business needs
• Complete metadata and data quality audits, act on findings as necessary, and report audit progress
• Respond tquestions from various teams, troubleshoot issues, and update metadata as needed
• Document and maintain classification and sensitivity standards.
• Other
• Use Power Platform tautomate agency work.
• Utilize task tracking tools such as JIRA tkeep stakeholders updated on progress
• Perform self-management tasks such as: monitoring progress, providing summaries of progress, assisting in risk identification, and monitoring mitigation responses
• Perform assigned duties tassist the Office of the Chief Data Officer or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. May be required twork during hours not regularly scheduled for work, as directed by the supervisor.

Required Experience:

• 1-2 years working as a data analyst with experience collecting, organizing, and managing data preferably with tools such as Purview or Informatica
• Experience with SQL and an understanding of data and systems' infrastructures
• Excellent attention tdetail.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude tget things done
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• The selected candidate must continually meet requirements of the Conflict-of-Interest Act, pass a fingerprint background check, and alssign and adhere tthe Confidentiality Statement at the end of this document.
• Desired Experience
• Azure and/or Data certifications; experience in a big-data environment or data security
• Knowledge of data governance and security practices; and of technologies, programming and scripting languages, and data tools associated with big-data processing projects.
• Strong ability tcreate Excel formulas and managing complex spreadsheets, (experience working with Pivot tables and other analyst tools as a plus)
• Previous experience with Power Platforms is preferred

Desired Experience:

• Azure and/or Data certifications; experience in a big-data environment or data security
• Knowledge of data governance and security practices; and of technologies, programming and scripting languages, and data tools associated with big-data processing projects.
• Strong ability to create Excel formulas and managing complex spreadsheets, (experience working with Pivot tables and other analyst tools as a plus)
• Previous experience with Power Platforms is preferred