Data Governance Analyst

Ignite Digital is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to support a U.S. Navy customer in the Norfolk, VA region. The analyst will help develop, implement, and maintain enterprise data governance frameworks, ensuring Navy mission data is accurate, trusted, consistent, and appropriately governed across systems.

This role is critical in supporting compliance, improving data quality, documenting business rules, enhancing metadata management, and enabling Navy stakeholders to utilize data with confidence. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, enjoys structured problem-solving, and excels at partnering with both business and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Governance & Policy Support

• Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of data governance policies, standards, workflows, and procedures.
• Support enforcement of governance rules in collaboration with data owners and data stewards.
• Document and maintain business rules, definitions, lineage, and metadata.
• Contribute to building and maturing enterprise data governance frameworks.

Data Quality Management

• Analyze data quality issues, inconsistencies, and gaps across Navy data environments.
• Monitor data quality KPIs; identify areas for improvement and recommend remediation.
• Develop reports and dashboards to display governance and quality metrics.
• Support continuous improvement and standardization efforts aligned with Navy data quality goals.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with business units, IT teams, and mission partners to ensure adherence to governance standards.
• Assist in cataloging data assets and supporting metadata management activities.
• Prepare materials and support facilitation of Data Governance Council meetings.

Training & Communication

• Assist with delivery of data governance training sessions, communications, and best-practice guidance.
• Promote adoption of governance frameworks, terminology, and processes across stakeholder groups.

Project Support & Reporting

• Support management of data governance initiatives and related project tasks.
• Develop reports, summaries, and documentation for leadership and program reviews.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata, or related disciplines.
• Solid understanding of data governance principles, policy development, stewardship models, and quality management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with an ability to break down complex data issues.
• Effective communication skills for interfacing with data owners, stewards, analysts, and technical teams.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, Navy mission environment.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in data governance, data quality, or analytics platforms are beneficial but not required.

Security Clearance: 

• Active DoW SECRET clearance required.

Salary: $120k+ to align with education and experience.