Sr. Data Governance Analyst

Bixal is a mission-driven, woman-owned small business determined to improve people's lives through human-centered strategies and transformative technologies, with a firm belief that everyone has the right to an effective government.

We deliver on this belief by partnering with leading Federal agencies to design, develop, and deliver powerful customer experiences through holistic digital product solutions and strategic communications initiatives––bringing a high standard and unique creative energy to our clients––and our wonderfully diverse culture is what makes it all possible.

Bixal unites different people with different perspectives from all over the world! We provide our team with an open and empowered environment where collaboration thrives and solutions flourish. 

This role can work remotely from anywhere in the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.

We are looking for a Data Governance Analyst to join our growing team of experts to work on a high impact consulting project that will impact people across the United States. The hire will be able to translate the business needs of a federal agency into data architecture and metadata standards, and enforce those standards, aligning with IT and data governance policies. The Data Governance Analyst will work under a Data Architect to envision data assets according to high-level designs and business requirements. They must be pro-active and self-directed. Meticulous attention to detail, as well as the ability to understand abstract concepts, is essential to perform well in this role. The right candidate will be excited to positively impact millions of Americans by infusing their knowledge into the federal government’s data processes.

Important Note:

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical documentation and analysis integral to the development of a strategic data governance roadmap and operations plan in alignment with project and business objectives.
• Reporting on findings and recommendations with clarity, accuracy, and coherence.
• Execute the analytics data architecture strategy that aligns with agency goals, objectives, and policies.
• Enforce data governance policies, standards, and best practices across the analytics team to maintain data quality and compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of analytics data architecture, data models, and integration processes.
• Document data flows, i.e., which parts of the organization generate data, which require data to function, how data flows are managed, and how data changes in transition.
• Maintain complex data models, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and performance.
• Ensure data security and compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Write code to flag issues with data standards, quality, and consistency.
• Stay current with emerging data technologies and make recommendations for adoption to enhance data architecture.
• Solution with Bixal’s team of practice area leads and business development experts to envision new opportunities for data modernization in the federal space. 
• Participate in client events and forums to positively represent the organization and develop and maintain relationships with the industry.
• As appropriate, play an active role in new client acquisition by supporting business development initiatives to enhance and grow Bixal's business in each of the areas that it works.

Qualifications

• Ability to undergo a background investigation by the U.S. Government and meet eligibility requirements for suitability.
• Adept at conducting research and preparing documentation on user journeys, use cases, and technical standards.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications, including data streams, integrations, transformations, databases, and data warehouses.
• Experience with low-code and no-code solutions for reporting and visualization of project tracking, program performance, and metrics.
• Working knowledge of data integration tools (ex. erwin, Alation, Collibra) and ETL processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, and communication skills, ensuring successful collaboration with a diverse range of project stakeholders.
• Experience facilitating workshops and meetings to drive understanding, alignment and progress.
• Experience working on Agile teams.
• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in a data analyst role, or a commensurate combination of education and experience

Nice to Have

• Expertise in data modeling techniques, data warehousing, and database design.

Competitive base salary

Flex hours

Work from home flexibility

401K with matching incentive

Parental Leave

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Flex Spending Account

Company provided short-term disability

Company provided life insurance

Commuter benefits

Generous PTO

11 Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

New business referral bonus

Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.

Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.