Data Governance / Alation Analyst

About the role

About Client: The Client is a business entity that focuses on providing innovative solutions and services in the technology sector. The company specializes in areas such as software development, IT consulting, and digital transformation. With a commitment to excellence and a customer-centric approach, it aims to deliver high-quality products and services that meet the evolving needs of its clients. The company is known for its expertise in cutting-edge technologies and its ability to drive efficiency and growth for businesses across various industries.

Job Description: Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, maintain, and administer the Alation Data Catalog and related governance capabilities.
• Create and maintain metadata, business glossary terms, data definitions, data domains, and critical data elements.
• Support the development and maintenance of data lineage across reports, data sources, processes, and business functions.
• Establish and maintain data stewardship workflows, including ownership, accountability, approvals, and issue resolution.
• Work with business and technical stakeholders to identify, document, and validate critical data assets and their definitions.
• Support report-to-data-source and report-to-business-process mapping to improve data traceability and transparency.
• Maintain governance documentation, standards, procedures, operating models, and other governance artifacts.
• Support data quality initiatives, including identification of data quality issues, documentation of rules, and coordination with data owners and stewards for remediation.
• Assist with regulatory reporting, compliance, audit, and risk-related activities, including evidence collection and documentation.
• Support audit and compliance teams in tracking governance gaps, remediation activities, and closure evidence.
• Develop and maintain data governance metrics, dashboards, and status reports covering catalog adoption, stewardship, data quality, lineage, and governance activities.
• Identify gaps in existing governance processes and recommend improvements to increase data transparency, accountability, and control.
• Participate in data governance forums and collaborate with Data Owners, Data Stewards, Business Analysts, Technology teams, Risk, Compliance, and Audit. Required Skills & Experience:
• Experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Metadata Management, or Data Catalog functions.
• Hands-on experience with Alation is mandatory.
• Experience with Collibra or other enterprise data catalog/governance platforms will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of Data Governance frameworks and operating models.
• Strong understanding of metadata management, data lineage, business glossary, and data definitions.
• Understanding of data stewardship, data quality concepts and processes, critical data elements, and data ownership.
• Experience supporting regulatory, risk, compliance, or audit requirements.
• Strong documentation and process-definition skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Please note that ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.

About ApTask: ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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Operations roles at ApTask cover program management, PMO, business analysis, transformation, and change-management positions across enterprise clients. We place operators who translate strategy into delivery — PMPs, Scrum Masters, agile coaches, Six Sigma black belts, and change-management practitioners certified in Prosci or the client's preferred framework. Candidates are validated against the specific enterprise tooling the client runs (ServiceNow, Jira Portfolio, Clarity, Planview) and their prior track record in comparable-scale programs, not generic delivery experience.