Metadata/Data Governance Analyst
Job in
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, USA
Listing for:
IMAGINEEER LLC
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-09-18
Job specializations:
-
IT/Tech
Information & Knowledge Management, Information Security & Data Protection
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 115000 USD Yearly
USD
85000.00
115000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
About this Role:Imagineeer is seeking a Metadata / Data Governance Analyst to enforce metadata standards, implement governance frameworks, and drive KPI‑aligned data quality across federal healthcare data environments within DoD.
This role focuses on establishing and sustaining robust metadata management processes, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and monitoring governance effectiveness through measurable indicators. You will serve as a policy enforcer and governance practitioner, working across technical teams, data stewards, and program leadership to make governance operational rather than theoretical.
Key Responsibilities:Metadata Standards and Governance Framework
Establish and enforce metadata standards and data element definitions to drive consistency, discoverability, and usability across enterprise data systemsDesign and implement governance rules covering metadata creation, review, approval, and publication processes with defined roles, escalation paths, and approval authoritiesProduce formal governance documentation including process guides, procedures, and policy artifacts for metadata stewardship and lifecycle managementSupport federated governance pilot activities including role clarity assessment, policy execution testing, and steward escalation path validationQuality Monitoring and KPI Management
Develop and monitor KPIs for metadata quality including completeness rates, update timeliness, and compliance statusConfigure automated alerts for metadata quality issues and compliance exceptionsCreate and maintain metadata management workflows including stewardship accountability, SLA enforcement, and quality monitoringEstablish and track governance effectiveness indicators including stewardship performance, policy adherence, and issue resolution metricsCompliance Reporting and Lifecycle Management
Implement compliance reporting aligned to HIPAA, DoD, and applicable federal regulatory requirementsDesign business processes supporting metadata workflows including validation rules, approval routing, and quality flaggingDevelop data product lifecycle processes covering creation, publication, versioning, and deprecation with embedded compliance checkpointsSupport audit readiness activities and maintain documentation for ATO packages and oversight reviewsQualifications and Skills:5 or more years of experience in data governance, metadata management, or database administration in federal or regulated environments3 or more years of experience working with enterprise data across multiple database typesExperience with relational, non‑relational, and object‑oriented databases, both on‑premises and cloud‑hostedDemonstrated experience implementing metadata standards enforcement and governance frameworksKnowledge of data quality management and automated monitoring systemsUnderstanding of federal compliance requirements and regulatory frameworks (NIST, HIPAA, DoD data standards)Proficiency in developing KPIs and performance measurement frameworksStrong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical concepts into policy guidance and stakeholder‑ready documentationMust be able to obtain a Public Trust clearanceDesired Skills and
Competencies:7 or more years of database administration experience in enterprise environmentsExperience crafting data policies and governance procedures at the enterprise levelKnowledge of DAMA DMBOK and data governance best practicesExperience with automated workflow design and approval process implementationUnderstanding of federated governance models and data stewardship role designExperience with compliance dashboards and regulatory reporting systemsExperience…
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