Position: Data Governance Support Specialist Location: Richmond, VA 23219 (Hybrid Schedule: one week in the office, one week remote) Duration: 24 Months Contract Key Responsibilities: * Implementation Support: Assist in the deployment of the Data Governance Software, including configuration, testing, and user training. * Documentation: Help create and maintain documentation for data governance policies, procedures, and best practices. * Data Quality Monitoring: Support the establishment of data quality metrics and assist in monitoring data integrity across systems. * User Training: Conduct training sessions for staff on data governance principles and the use of the software. * Collaboration: Work closely with IT, data stewards, and business units to gather requirements and ensure alignment with governance objectives. * Coordinate the people and processes that create, manage, describe, and use Client's data to maximize value for the company and customers * Work with business units to understand, implement and administer Client's data governance policies * Lead the development of data management framework in alignment with business needs, existing tools, corporate data management policies * Create written documentation of functional requirements, operational procedures, and "as-built" solutions * Analyze automated reports to identify source of data quality issues; work with appropriate stakeholders to resolve said issues * Interface with other department COEs, IT, vendors, and team- and department-level management * Act as Technical Data Steward to support curation of data lineage & business catalogs across the enterprise. * Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle, and other IT change management best practices in order to collaborate with technical data custodians * Ability to question the current state of existing data quality and data models, should have an investigative mindset * Other duties as required [As with most jobs, this is probably the most important trait] * Issue Resolution: Assist in identifying and resolving data-related issues, providing support to users as needed. * Reporting: Generate reports on data governance activities, compliance status, and data quality metrics for stakeholders What are the top (at least 3 if possible) "must have" skill sets (technical/functional) which are required? * Experience in data governance, data management. * Familiarity with data governance tools and software. * Colibra, Immuta, IBM Watson Catalog, databricks, unity catalog, etc. * Strong analytical skills and attention to detail What are the top "nice to have" skill sets? * Experience in Power BI, an ETL tool such as Talend is also helpful. * Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). * Experience with data quality assessment and improvement initiatives. * Project management skills are a plus. What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)? * Good communication skills * What education and certifications/licensures are required? Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field. Pay Range: $60 - $64 Hourly The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.