Data Management and Governance Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job Title: Data Management and Governance Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Company: TekAnalytics

Location: Remote

About Us: TekAnalytics is a leading technology solutions provider, dedicated to serving our clients with innovative and mission-focused expertise. We are a team of passionate professionals committed to making a difference through digital transformation and cutting-edge technology solutions.

Job Description: TekAnalytics is seeking a Data Management and Governance Subject Matter Expert (SME) to help develop and implement a comprehensive data management and governance framework. This role will address a variety of data-related challenges and work towards improving overall data quality, accessibility, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement data governance strategies using Informatica tools like Axon, DPM, and EDC.
• Develop and enforce data standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and high-quality data across the organization, with a focus on the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) and associated systems.
• Lead Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives, driving data quality, consistency, and standardization across all datasets.
• Develop dashboards using Informatica tools to monitor data quality improvement efforts and ensure compliance with specific data quality requirements.
• Automate data quality assessment and profiling processes using Informatica tools to proactively identify and address data quality issues.
• Identify data silos and develop integration strategies using Informatica tools to enhance data accessibility and collaboration.
• Implement a people, process, and technology framework for effective data management and governance.
• Promote awareness and adoption of data management practices throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Data Platforms team to integrate automated data governance mechanisms and tools.
• Engage closely with IT and business stakeholders to align MDM and data governance strategies with specific business objectives.
• Regularly review data governance policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures, recommending changes as necessary using Informatica tools.
• Assist in the architecture and design of a Universal Data Hub and a centralized entity master repository, implementing best-of-breed and in-line analytics data standards.
• Cultivate a data-centric culture within the organization.
• Support the design of comprehensive solutions and frameworks for data management and governance.
• Administer the data governance program, facilitating data governance council meetings.
• Develop, document, and publish data standards for EDP-related applications.
• Document standards for data storage, access, and analytics.
• Train users on data management tools, such as Informatica’s EDC and Axon.
• Extract metadata from existing datasets and catalogs to create a unified metadata catalog using Informatica tools.
• Implement a semantic model on Informatica Axon for a common view and discovery portal for business users.
• Implement data standards from source to consumption.
• Apply automated data quality functions using Informatica tools.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in data governance, data management, and data quality roles, specifically with Informatica’s suite of data governance tools like Axon, DPM, and EDC.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing data governance strategies using Informatica tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal data, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in promoting a data-centric culture in large organizations.
• Familiarity with data storage, access, and analytics standards.
• Ability to train and enable users on data management tools.
• Experience in metadata management and semantic modeling using Informatica tools.
  
  

TekAnalytics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.