Sr. Data Governance Analyst

Who we areBixal is a mission-driven, woman-owned small business determined to improve people's lives through human-centered strategies and transformative technologies, with a firm belief that everyone has the right to an effective government.   We deliver on this belief by partnering with leading Federal agencies to design, develop, and deliver powerful customer experiences through holistic digital product solutions and strategic communications initiatives––bringing a high standard and unique creative energy to our clients––and our wonderfully diverse culture is what makes it all possible.   Bixal unites different people with different perspectives from all over the world! We provide our team with an open and empowered environment where collaboration thrives and solutions flourish. 
LocationThis role can work remotely from anywhere in the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US.  Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.  
What Will You Do?We are looking for an Associate Data Architect to join our growing team of experts at Health and Human Services. The hire will be able to translate the business needs of a federal agency into data architecture and metadata standards, and enforce those standards, aligning with IT and data governance policies. The Associate Data Architect will work under an Analytics Architect to manage data assets according to high-level designs and business requirements. They must be pro-active and self-directed. Meticulous attention to detail, as well as the ability to understand abstract concepts, is essential to perform well in this role. The right candidate will be excited to positively impact millions of Americans by infusing their knowledge into the federal government’s data processes.  

Responsibilities

• Execute the analytics data architecture strategy that aligns with agency goals, objectives, and policies.
• Maintain a data catalog for a self-service data platform.
• Enforce data governance policies, standards, and best practices across the analytics team to maintain data quality and compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of analytics data architecture, data models, and integration processes.
• Document data flows, i.e., which parts of the organization generate data, which require data to function, how data flows are managed, and how data changes in transition.
• Maintain complex data models, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and performance.
• Ensure data security and compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Write code to flag issues with data standards, quality, and consistency.
• Stay current with emerging data technologies and make recommendations for adoption to enhance data architecture.
• Solution with Bixal’s team of practice area leads and business development experts to envision new opportunities for data modernization in the federal space. 
• As appropriate, play an active role in new client acquisition by supporting business development initiatives to enhance and grow Bixal's business in each of the areas that it works.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in a data analyst role, or a commensurate combination of education and experience.
• Experience working as a data analyst in the healthcare analytics space.
• Ability to undergo a background investigation by the U.S. Government and meet eligibility requirements for suitability.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications, including data streams, integrations, transformations, databases, and data warehouses.
• Working knowledge of data integration tools (ex. erwin, Alation) and ETL processes.
• Deep experience with star and snowflake schemas.
• Excellent problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Superb technical writing skills.
• Expertise in data modeling techniques, data warehousing, and database design.
• Understanding of data regulations and standards such as FHIR, FISMA, PII/PHI, ARS.
• Experience with AWS data management systems (RDS, EMR, s3, Athena).
• Experience working on Agile teams.

Perks & benefitsCompetitive base salaryFlex hoursWork from home flexibility401K with matching incentiveParental LeaveMedical/dental/vision benefitsFlex Spending AccountCompany provided short-term disabilityCompany provided life insuranceCommuter benefitsGenerous PTO11 Paid holidaysProfessional development opportunitiesNew business referral bonus
Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, nat