Data Governance Analyst
Location: Remote – U.S. (with travel at least once per month to Albany, NY)
About Us:
Known for “Delighting the Client” through performance, innovation, and an employee-centric culture, S2Tech is a fast-growing IT consulting company serving clients in over a quarter of the United States. We are widely recognized as a leading provider of both technical and business services in support of Health and Human Services-related projects. Feel free to learn more at www.s2tech.com.
Why S2Tech?:
- Stable, privately-owned company with a strong reputation for building long-term client relationships through the delivery of consistent value-based service
- 25+ years providing IT and Business services to private customers and government programs throughout the United States
- Expansive client portfolio and active projects – employees benefit from innovative project exposure and in-house skill development training/courses
- Corporate culture that emphasizes the importance of family and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Offer competitive pay and a range of benefits, including:
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance – insurance premium assistance provided
- Additional Insurance (Life, Disability, etc.)
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Health Savings Account
- Various training courses to promote continuous learning
- Corporate Wellness Program
- Be part of a company that gives back through its non-profit organization, Fortune Fund, which was launched in 2001. The goal of the Fortune Fund is to close the rural/urban divide by ensuring children in rural communities in India and the United States understand the importance of education & are aware of professional career opportunities, allowing them to link their professional & educational goals
Job Overview:
We are seeking a Data Governance Analyst to support the development and execution of enterprise data governance initiatives. This role will partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate data governance strategy into practical processes, standards, and tools that improve data quality, accessibility, and compliance across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Translate data governance strategy into actionable processes, standards, and controls aligned with organizational goals
- Draft, document, and socialize data governance policies, standards, and procedures (e.g., data stewardship, data quality, metadata management, data access, and retention)
- Support governance forums (councils, work groups, committees), including agenda development, facilitation, documentation, and tracking of decisions and action items
- Develop and maintain business glossaries, data dictionaries, and metadata management frameworks
- Define and support Master Data Management (MDM) and reference data processes
- Partner with data stewards and business stakeholders to define roles, responsibilities, and RACI frameworks
- Assist in the development of data quality rules, metrics, and monitoring processes
- Create training materials and communications to promote data governance adoption and data literacy
- Support data governance tool evaluation, implementation, or optimization efforts
- Perform project coordination activities, including planning, status tracking, risk identification, and stakeholder communication
- Contribute to data management strategy roadmaps and implementation plans
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, data quality, or related roles
- Experience developing data governance artifacts such as policies, standards, procedures, business glossaries, or data dictionaries
- Familiarity with data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK or similar best practices)
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, data owners, and IT teams
- Understanding of data lifecycle concepts, including data creation, usage, storage, retention, and archival
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, Confluence, Jira)
- Strong writing and documentation skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to produce clear, concise deliverables with minimal rework
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with healthcare, Medicaid, or New York State (NYS) Medicaid programs
S2Tech is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer making decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
