Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Business Data Analyst with a strong MDM background position! This is a 6+ month contract with potential to extend opportunity and will be remote in the United States. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly analytical and independent Business/Data Analyst to join our Master Data Management (MDM) team, focused on the Vendor domain. This team supports a custom-built, in-house MDM platform and is currently expanding a ServiceNow-based vendor onboarding application. The next phase of work includes enhancing the vendor data model, integrating distributor and supply chain data, and building scalable workflows that support enterprise-wide systems. This is a hands-on, data-centric role for someone who can bridge business requirements and technical data architecture.
What Youll Be Doing:
Vendor Data Model Expansion
Build and enhance the vendor data model to support distributors and supply chain integration
Analyze current vendor structures and identify gaps or required new attributes
Validate and refine data definitions to ensure scalability and governance alignment
Data Discovery & Analysis
Use SQL and AWS tools to query, profile, and analyze datasets
Perform independent data exploration to validate business requirements
Identify inconsistencies and propose structural improvements
Requirements Gathering & Documentation
Partner with a Product Manager and Data Architect to define the next phase of work
Elicit and document business and data requirements
Translate business processes into technical data specifications
Produce detailed documentation for handoff to architecture and development teams
Workflow & Process Development (ServiceNow)
Support the development of workflows inside ServiceNow related to vendor onboarding and offboarding
Ensure downstream system integration points are captured and documented
Help bring structure and scalability to vendor lifecycle processes
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Product, Data Architecture, and technical teams
Operate independently within a lean team structure
Serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical design
What Youll Need to Have:
Data & MDM Experience (Non-Negotiable)
Experience as a Business/Data Analyst in an MDM, data governance, or data modeling environment
Strong understanding of enterprise data structures and attribute modeling
Ability to connect business processes to underlying data architecture
Technical Data Skills
Strong SQL skills with experience querying and profiling large datasets
Experience working in AWS environments
Ability to independently investigate and validate data scenarios
Documentation & Analytical Strength
Proven experience writing business and data-level documentation
Ability to translate ambiguous requirements into structured specifications
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Soft Skills & Work Style
Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity
Naturally curious and resourceful
Comfortable operating without fully defined workflows
Strong communication skills (business and technical audiences)
Nice to Have:
Experience working with ServiceNow
Experience in vendor, supply chain, or distributor data domains