Seneca Resources Company, LLC

Position Title: Data Governance Analyst
Location:
Vienna, VA — Remote or Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
Clearance Requirements:
None specified
Position Status:
Contract
Pay Rate:
$40.00–$45.00/hour
Position Description
Seneca Resources is seeking a
Data Governance Analyst
to support enterprise data governance initiatives focused on
data lifecycle management, secure data deletion, governance controls, metadata management, and risk reduction
.
The ideal candidate combines strong
data analysis, SQL, communication, and project management skills
with hands-on experience working in modern Azure data environments. This role will collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to develop and implement effective data governance processes, validate controls, and maintain accurate data inventories across enterprise data platforms.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Support the execution of
Enterprise Data Governance
initiatives related to secure, compliant, and permanent data deletion.</li>
<li>Collaborate with business, data, security, and technology stakeholders to develop and implement
data deletion controls, policies, and processes
aligned with established governance frameworks.</li>
<li>Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into actionable
data governance solutions
.</li>
<li>Develop and execute
test plans and validation procedures
to confirm data governance controls are implemented effectively.</li>
<li>Identify control gaps, potential risks, and emerging organizational requirements, and recommend appropriate remediation strategies.</li>
<li>Perform
dataset discovery, data profiling, and data inventory
activities across enterprise Data Lake environments.</li>
<li>Maintain and improve
metadata, data inventories, and governance documentation
to support data lifecycle management.</li>
<li>Use advanced SQL and Python/PySpark to analyze datasets, validate data, and support governance and control-testing activities.</li>
<li>Work with Azure-based data platforms to investigate data structures, pipelines, storage, and processing environments.</li>
<li>Track project activities, dependencies, deliverables, and issues while communicating status and risks to stakeholders.</li>
<li>Contribute to continuous improvement of
data governance, data quality, compliance, and data lifecycle management processes
.</li>
</ul>
Required Skills/Education
<ul>
<li>1–5 years of experience in
Data Governance, Data Analysis, Data Management, Business Analysis, or a related technical discipline
.
</li>
<li>Strong
data analysis and problem-solving
capabilities.
</li>
<li>Strong
communication and stakeholder management skills
, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
</li>
<li>Experience with
project management
, task coordination, requirements gathering, or delivery tracking.
</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with:
<ul>
<li>Databricks</li>
<li>Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)</li>
<li>Delta Lake</li>
<li>Azure Data Factory (ADF)</li>
<li>Advanced SQL</li>
<li>Python</li>
<li>PySpark</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Experience working with
data lakes, datasets, metadata, data discovery, or data inventories
.
</li>
<li>Understanding of
data governance frameworks, data lifecycle management, data retention, data deletion, or data controls
.
</li>
<li>Ability to develop and execute
test plans
and validate technical controls.
</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field is preferred.
</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Experience supporting
enterprise data governance
or data compliance programs.</li>
<li>Knowledge of
data privacy, data retention, secure data deletion, and regulatory controls
.</li>
<li>Experience working in
Azure cloud data environments
.</li>
<li>Familiarity with
data governance tools, metadata management, data cataloging, or data quality processes
.</li>
<li>Experience working in Agile or structured project environments.</li>
</ul>
About Seneca Resources
At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm—we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.
When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path.
Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.
Seneca Resources is proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer
, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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