Analytica is hiring a
Data Standards Lead

Summary

Analytica is seeking a remote Data Standards Lead to establish and maintain robust data standards for a federal government client in the Washington, DC metro area. The ideal candidate should have experience in data management, understanding of federal data standards, and proven technical experience in leading teams.

Requirements

• US Citizen with the ability to secure US Federal Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Data Management, or a related field
• 8+ years experience in leading technology or digital transformation projects with a strong preference for federal government experience
• 5+ years of experience in facilitating success in establishing data standards, data management, and leading the technical and human aspects of data-related projects
• Coding skills in general purpose languages like Scala or Python, and familiarity with software engineering principles around testing, code reviews and deployment
• Direct technical experience designing and working with SQL, graph databases, and/or graph query language such as SPARQL
• Previous experience hands-on experience setting up and working with data catalog

Responsibilities

• Develop Data Standards: Define and implement comprehensive data standards and best practices that align with the federal client's organizational goals and regulatory requirements
• Governance Framework: Support and maintain a data governance framework to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance throughout the data lifecycle
• Metadata Management: Lead technical efforts in metadata management, including the creation, maintenance, and utilization of metadata to enhance data quality and accessibility
• Data Integration and Quality: Collaborate with data engineers and architects to ensure seamless integration of data standards into data pipelines and systems. Implement quality assurance measures to validate adherence to standards
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to data standards and governance, leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, IT, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and promote standardized data practices

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Strongly Preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses
• Employer-paid health care
• Training and development funds
• 401k match