Data Analyst

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle:Data Analyst (Subcontract at a Core BTS Client)Through Core BTS Resource Management Services (RMS), we offer custom talent solutions to help our clients meet their evolving technology and business needs. We help effectively match the right technology professional to their organization, recruiting for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct roles. Our client in (area/region) has an immediate need for a (job title).Please note that this is a (contract/contract to hire/direct hire) opportunity with our client and NOT with Core BTS.Job DescriptionOverview:Our client is looking for a highly skilled and passionate Data Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial in managing and protecting organizational data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and helping achieve data-related goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data governance and data management concepts and best practices, with experience in configuring and maintaining Microsoft Purview or similar products in large-scale enterprise environments.Key Responsibilities:Data Governance and Protection:Configure and maintain Microsoft Purview solutions, aligning with organizational goals and best practices.Utilize Microsoft Purview to gain visibility into data across the organization, safeguard and manage sensitive data, and govern data comprehensively.Ensure data classification, metadata, and lineage support across on-premises and cloud environments using Microsoft Purview.Employ other technologies for data governance on unstructured data, such as Congruity360.Develop data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance and data integrity.Collaborate with stakeholders to define data management requirements and establish effective controls, practices, and procedures.Provide strategic guidance and hands-on expertise to cross-functional teams.Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend enhancements to data governance and management initiatives.Metadata Management:Design and implement metadata standards, models, and processes for the organization.Ensure accurate capture and organization of metadata for easy accessibility and understanding.Create, maintain, update, and enforce metadata standards.Support a corporate metadata environment and implement data lineage strategies across all information domains.Work with data stewards to document business and technical metadata for critical data elements.Collaborate with IT to update data models and document source-to-target data mapping, transformations, and controls.Develop procedures and workflows to support metadata management and usage.Ensure the quality and integrity of metadata.Generate and analyze standard system reports to support high data quality.Identify best practices and process improvements in metadata management.Develop and maintain the metadata strategy and standards.Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to design and implement metadata usage and reporting solutions.Support metadata distribution and usage across the enterprise.Risk and Compliance Management:Utilize Microsoft Purview's risk and compliance solutions to minimize compliance risks and meet regulatory requirements.Data Security:Leverage Purview's data security solutions to discover and protect sensitive information.Data Governance:Use Purview's unified data governance solutions to manage data services across on-premises, multi-cloud, and SaaS environments.Data Integration:Support AI and Data Analytics groups by utilizing Purview's solutions for building their solutions.Training and Support:Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate both technical and non-technical users on Microsoft Purview functionality and best practices.Strategy Alignment:Align the overarching data strategy with the organization's goals and ensure ongoing monitoring and adaptation.Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data governance and metadata management.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.6+ years of experience in the IT industry, with 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Purview.Strong understanding of data governance and data management concepts and best practices.Experience with other industry-specific products like Collibra, Varonis, Atlan, Alation, Egnyte, and other data management/governance/security products is beneficial.Proven track record of managing and configuring Microsoft Purview in large-scale enterprise environments.In-depth understanding of data management principles, including data quality, data lineage, and data classification.Experience in information security governance, risk, and compliance.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions.Experience with Microsoft Azure and its suite of data tools.Experience with SQL, Oracle, NoSQL databases, and Data Fabric architecture.Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.Ability to translate complex findings into a compelling narrative for non-technical stakeholders.This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of our data-driven journey, shaping the way we work with data.

Created: 2025-03-22