Data Governance Analyst

About Company:

About Tripoint Solutions

We are technology innovators, partnered with state-of-the-art providers, such as AWS, ServiceNow, and UiPath, to drive digital transformation in the federal space. TPS teams are bringing automation and data science into areas of the government that are crying out for fresh tech-making positive impacts felt by tens of thousands of users, countless citizens, and all six branches of the military each day. Our Agile teams are responsible for envisioning, launching, and operating the massive data systems and analytics platforms used to manage $14.5B in government procurements and $200B in military real estate assets globally. At TPS, we apply the power of cloud technologies to help the government think smarter and function better-for everyone.

TPS Company Values

• We value and respect each employee's dedicated work and unique contributions as they directly impact who we are and what we do.
• Your talent and innovative thinking bring leading-edge solutions to our customers.
• Our success is driven by the dedication of our employees.
• Employee-generated solutions have sustained our continued success and customer satisfaction

Benefit Offerings

Tripoint Solutions builds flexibility into health benefit plan choices, covers most of the monthly premiums, and helps employees build a career with impact through our generous professional development program.

We offer all full-time employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits with a national provider network
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA & HSA)
• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance including Short-Term, Long-Term, and Accidental
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program to pursue undergraduate, graduate, training, and certifications
• Monthly transportation, parking, and cell phone service reimbursement

Tripoint Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

About the Role:

Tripoint Solutions is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to support our federal customer. We are looking for a Data Governance Analyst to analyze current governance structures, data governance-related bodies, processes, and procedures. The analyst will identify gaps and provide recommendations for future data governance implementation and related activities.

Candidates should be prepared to participate in an onsite interview in Arlington, VA during the Interview stage of the process.

Location: ON-SITE at client location (Lafeyette Sq, DC). Must reside in DC, Virginia, or Maryland (No relocation assistance provided)

Clearance Requirements:

• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation.
• USA Citizenship (required)

Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing data governance programs, policies, and processes, and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness and compliance.
• Support the development and implementation of data management and governance frameworks aligned with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to identify program needs, data domains, governance structures, and responsible parties (e.g., data owners and stewards).
• Develop and implement data collection and analysis techniques to evaluate program performance and outcomes.
• Conduct program assessments, including annual reviews of data management activities, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Define and track metrics to measure data governance and program maturity.
• Establish and document policies, procedures, and standards for data lifecycle management in alignment with federal mandates (e.g., ZTA, EBPA).
• Partner with business owners to define data quality rules, standards, and validation processes.
• Ensure proper documentation of program changes, policies, and outcomes to maintain transparency and accountability.
• Support strategic planning efforts and participate in program governance meetings.
• Implement quality control measures and data validation processes to ensure program success.
• Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on governance policies, best practices, and program requirements.
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience working with business stakeholders, data analysis, or program evaluation.
• 5+ years of experience supporting or leading data governance or related program initiatives.
• Strong understanding of data management concepts, database technologies, and data architecture.
• Familiarity with the DAMA framework and data governance best practices.
• Proven ability to analyze, develop, and document policies, procedures, and program requirements.
• Experience developing performance metrics.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting governance for mission-specific data standards.
• Experience and/or willingness to learn HTML and other low-code tools
• Experience using Collibra or other meta-data management tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline or advanced certification in data governance (e.g., DGSP, CDMP).
• Experience supporting and developing evaluation frameworks, and maturity models.
• Experience as a Collibra Administrator or developer.
• Proficiency in SQL, AWS, or other cloud-based tools.
• Financial markets experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with metadata management tools (e.g., Collibra) preferred.