Data Analyst - Governance Innovation
The Data Analyst - Governance Innovation at Confidential Client supports advancing data governance, interoperability, and emerging technology initiatives within the War Data Platform. This role involves integrating Databricks infrastructure and Unity Catalog with Foundry platforms, while managing data governance activities such as metadata, access controls, data quality, policy alignment, research, testing, and documentation to support federal defense and security missions.
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What You’ll Do
This role supports the Data Governance Innovation team focused on interoperability, metadata, and governance across a War Data Platform. You will work with platform teams to integrate Databricks infrastructure and Unity Catalog with Foundry-based systems while contributing to governance, access controls, data quality, policy alignment, testing, and documentation.
- Support integration of Databricks and Unity Catalog with Foundry-based platforms.
- Help define and maintain metadata models and data classification standards.
- Assist with data access management and implementing role-based access controls.
- Help design, collect, and report data quality metrics and measurements.
- Execute research, testing, and documentation for governance solutions and emerging technology pilots.
- Coordinate with engineers, platform owners, and data stewards to operationalize governance policies.
- Produce clear technical and policy documentation to support auditability and reuse.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following: data management, metadata management, data quality measurement, Foundry, Databricks, data classification, or data access management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and contributing to technical documentation and test plans.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with U.S. military structure and missions.
- Hands-on experience with Unity Catalog, Databricks governance tooling, or Foundry integrations.
- Prior experience supporting data governance initiatives in secure or government environments.
Security Clearance
This role requires an active security clearance: Secret, TS, or TS/SCI.
Compensation & Benefits
Base pay range for this role in Virginia (VA): $65,900 — $120,000 USD. Final compensation will depend on factors such as location, experience, skill set, and other qualifications. Our client also offers benefits that may include medical, retirement, paid time off, and training opportunities; details will be provided during the hiring process.
Employment Type & Location
- Employment type: Full-time
- Location: Virginia (onsite or as specified by the client)
Legal & Hiring Notes
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Confidential Client provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities and for religious observances. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, notify your recruiter.
- Candidates will not be required to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.
- Confidential Client is committed to equal employment opportunity and will make hiring decisions without regard to protected characteristics as required by federal, state, and local law.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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