Data Governance Analyst Direct Placement - Contract

TalentBurst, Inc.

Fairfax, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$52.16–$65.20 Per Hour

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Architectural Analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Administration, Business Intelligence Software, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Science, Documentation, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Protection, Epic Caboodle, Epic Certification, Epic Clarity, Epic Cogito Data Warehouse, Epic Systems, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Infectious Diseases, Information Technology & Information Systems, Literacy, Metadata, Microsoft Active Directory, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Physical Demands, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Reporting Dashboards, Six Sigma, Standards Development, Stewardship, Tableau, Technical Leadership, Training/Teaching, Usability Engineering

LOCATION

Fairfax, VA

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Today

Title: Data Governance Analyst
Location: Fairfax, VA
Duration: 6 Months

Company Summary:
Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare every time, every touch to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. As a not-for-profit health system, our commitment is to meet the healthcare needs and improve the health of the communities we serve. We work in innovative ways to meet the healthcare challenges of today, while striving to meet the needs of the future.
As such, team members and contractors are expected to perform duties and responsibilities in keeping with values and in a manner that reflects the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct and performance.

Job Summary
The Data Governance Analyst 2 (Contractor) supports enterprise data governance initiatives with a focus on the Epic Analytics Catalog, Epic Reset alignment, and data governance standardization across analytics platforms.
This role is responsible for advancing metadata management, data quality, catalog governance, and data literacy, while ensuring analytics assets align with enterprise standards, lifecycle requirements, and security models. The contractor will partner with Data Governance, Analytics, and IT teams to improve catalog usability, governance adoption, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

Support Epic Analytics Catalog assessment and Epic Reset alignment efforts, including reviewing catalog structure, evaluating asset inventory, and identifying assets to retain, update, consolidate, or retire. Execute data governance updates within the catalog to ensure proper ownership, certification, and lifecycle alignment with enterprise standards.
Develop and implement metadata and catalog governance standards, including defining tagging frameworks, creating metadata templates, normalizing existing metadata, and establishing validation processes to ensure consistency and quality across reports, dashboards, and other analytics assets.
Establish and monitor data quality and governance metrics, including defining rules and thresholds, tracking catalog adoption and metadata completeness, and building dashboards and reporting using Business Intelligence tools to measure effectiveness of governance initiatives.
Support access and security alignment by mapping role-based access and Active Directory groups to analytics assets, validating access consistency across environments (POC, DEV, PROD), and ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards and Epic Reset changes.
Define and enforce promotion and lifecycle governance standards, including establishing processes for assets moving through POC, Development, and Production, implementing governance checkpoints, and documenting approval and ownership requirements aligned to Epic build and migration processes.
Contribute to the data governance operating model by aligning catalog ownership to value streams and Triad structures, supporting stewardship responsibilities, and participating in governance review cadences to monitor catalog health and compliance.
Develop and deliver training, enablement, and communication materials to support catalog usage, metadata understanding, and governance adoption, including end-user guidance and stakeholder presentations to promote a data-driven culture.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Data Governance, Analytics, and IT teams to ensure consistent adoption of governance practices and support broader enterprise data initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor s Degree
Area of Study: Information Systems, Data Science, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.

Alternate Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; or Associate degree and 2 years relevant professional experience in addition to the minimum experience requirement; or HS Diploma/GED and 4 years relevant professional experience in addition to the minimum experience requirement.
Years of Experience
Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years of relevant professional experience

Preferred Experience:

Experience in healthcare data and analytics environments, including Epic Cogito (Caboodle, Clarity, SlicerDicer, Radar)
Experience supporting analytics catalog management, metadata governance, or data catalog tools
Experience with enterprise analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Experience working on enterprise initiatives or large-scale transformations (e.g., Epic optimization or Epic Reset)
Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams (Data, IT, Clinical, Operational stakeholders)
Experience developing training materials, documentation, or data literacy content

Certification
Preferred Certifications:
Epic Cogito Certification
Data Governance or Data Management certifications (e.g., CDMP DAMA)
Process improvement certification (e.g., Six Sigma Yellow Belt)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong project management skills managing complex technology and data initiatives
Understanding of enterprise data architecture, analytics platforms, and AI solutions
Ability to coordinate cross functional teams across technical and clinical domains
Knowledge of data governance and data quality practices
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to translate business needs into actionable project plans
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
Familiarity with healthcare performance analytics preferred

Physical Demands
Sitting: Frequent (3466% of day)
Standing: Occasional (033% of day)
Walking: Occasional (033% of day)
Keyboard/Repetitive motion: Frequent (3466% of day)
Lifting: Under 10 lbs occasionally
Occupational Exposure Risk
Blood Borne Pathogens: Not Anticipated
Chemical Exposure: Not Anticipated
Airborne Communicable Diseases: Not Anticipated
Radiation: Not Anticipated
Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated

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About the Company

TalentBurst, Inc.

For over 20 years, TalentBurst Inc. has been an award-winning provider of cutting-edge Workforce Management Solutions. With a strong commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape, we pioneer innovative approaches to talent acquisition. Our expertise spans Life Sciences, and Healthcare Staffing, Banking, Financial, IT, and Engineering, as well as Global Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), State, Local Government and Education (SLED), and IC validation/compliance services. Additionally, our division, TalentProcure, leads the industry with offerings such as High Hazard Payroll, Managed Services, and Vendor on Premise (VOP) solutions.

Due to our prioritization of excellent standards, we are Joint Commission Certified and are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the USA and Canada. Supporting over 130 Fortune 500 companies globally, we excel in navigating the landscape of talent acquisition. In a world of constant change, we embrace developing people-centric solutions that address the unique demands of our clients. Stay connected by visiting our website and following us on social media!

COMPANY SIZE

5,000 to 9,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2002

WEBSITE

http://www.talentburst.com/

Data Governance Analyst Direct Placement - Contract

TalentBurst, Inc.

Fairfax, VA

About the Company

TalentBurst, Inc.

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