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IT Governance Analyst

Richmond, Virginia - Posted on April 15, 2026
Published By Alpha Castillo

Trillium Professional is now seeking an IT Governance Analyst in Richmond!

We are currently seeking a Data Governance Analyst to curate metadata, develop end-to-end data lineage diagrams, build and maintain business glossaries, author data quality rules, and perform other data governance functions. 

Key responsibilities for the role include (but are not limited to):
•         Maintaining and administering the internal Business Glossary
•         Supporting the identification, implementation and consumption of metadata and data modelling tooling
•         Developing and maintaining end-to-end data lineage diagrams that trace data from source systems through transformation and consumption
•         Supporting and contributing to the creation and maintenance of data models
•         Authoring data quality rules, thresholds, and validation checks against critical data elements

Technical Job Responsibilities
Business Glossaries/Data Catalog
o   Responsible for the maintenance of a data catalog and business metadata associated with strategic data assets
o   Support the build out of data taxonomy, data dictionary and business glossaries of data assets
o   Support on-boarding of domain data sources to the data catalog

Metadata
o   Work with business analysts and solution designers to identify critical data elements and capture the metadata relating to them
o   Oversee the maintenance of metadata artifacts, reporting and escalating where appropriate, resolving issues, gaps and inconsistencies
o   Develop and maintain end-to-end data lineage diagrams tracing data from source systems through all transformations to consuming applications and reports; ensure diagrams are accurate, current, and interpretable by both technical and business stakeholders
o   Complete metadata and data quality audits, act on findings as necessary, and report audit progress
o   Respond to questions from various teams, troubleshoot issues, and update metadata as needed
Document and maintain classification and sensitivity standards.

Data Quality Rules
o   Define, document, and implement data quality rules, thresholds, and validation checks for critical data elements across agency data assets

Other
o   Use Power Platform to automate agency work.
o   Utilize task tracking tools such as JIRA to keep stakeholders updated on progress
o   Perform self-management tasks such as: monitoring progress, providing summaries of progress, assisting in risk identification, and monitoring mitigation responses
o   Perform assigned duties to assist the Chief Data Officer or whole organization generally in the event of an emergency declaration. May be required to work during hours not regularly scheduled for work, as directed by the supervisor.
 
Pay rate is $55/hour. Apply now!

Required Experience
·         3-5 years of dedicated data governance experience with demonstrated, hands-on proficiency in all four of the following areas: (1) metadata curation and management, (2) developing end-to-end data lineage diagrams, (3) building and maintaining business glossaries, and (4) authoring data quality rules and validation checks; experience with a metadata management or data catalog platform (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Informatica, Alation, Collibra) required
·         Experience with SQL and an understanding of data and systems’ infrastructures
·         Excellent attention to detail.
·         Strong work ethic and positive attitude to get things done
·         Strong communication and organizational skills
·         Demonstrated knowledge of data governance frameworks, policies, and best practices (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK); familiarity with data governance roles and responsibilities within a government or enterprise context
·         The selected candidate must continually meet requirements of the Conflict-of-Interest Act, pass a fingerprint background check, and also sign and adhere to the Confidentiality Statement at the end of this document.
Desired Experience
·         Azure and/or Data certifications; experience in a big-data environment or data security
·         Experience with data quality profiling tools or platforms (e.g., Collibra DQ, Informatica Data Quality, Alation); familiarity with data quality dimensions (completeness, accuracy, consistency, timeliness)
·         Previous experience with Power Platforms is preferred
 


Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for the employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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