Kforce has a client in need of an experienced Data Governance Analyst for a remote contract role. Responsibilities: * Data Governance Analyst will develop and deploy data governance frameworks/standards consisting of data policies and processes in the areas of data ingestion, data movement, data quality, master and reference data, and data life cycle management * Assist in developing and implementing enterprise tools to support Data Governance and Data Management, including Data Catalog, Metadata Management, Data Quality, and Master and Reference Data Management * Mentor and review the work of less experienced staff * Coordinate with various stakeholders across the organization to apply established data governance frameworks (developing data stewardship, data custodian roles, data dictionary, metadata management, and access controls) * Ensure remediation plans are implemented where data fails to meet established data governance frameworks/standards * Support business owners and data stewards in addressing high-priority enterprise data problems, recommend solutions, and use industry standards when appropriate * Perform in-depth data analysis and data profiling * Work across multiple business and technology teams to perform data discovery, build data glossaries and catalogs, and perform data analysis * Conduct business analysis, including business process mapping and requirement definition * Manage time independently, work independently, and manage multiple open work streams simultaneously * Understand industry-standard system development life cycle (SDLC) phases, including the ability to provide guidance on documenting business requirements and impacts on process flows * Coordinate and communicate changes, issues, and business impacts clearly and timely among team members * Responsible for people management and performs other duties as assigned