TALEND Data Governance & Quality Specialist (REMOTE)

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a TALEND Data Governance & Quality Specialist to support KDS and our government customer. This is a Remote opportunity. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, is seeking a skilled Data Governance & Quality Specialist to join our growing data management team. This role will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining data governance policies, ensuring data quality standards, and supporting regulatory compliance initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in TALEND Data Governance and Quality tools along with comprehensive knowledge of data governance frameworks. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's data management strategy and implementation.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
The Data Governance & Quality Specialist will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining data governance policies, procedures, and standards to ensure high data quality throughout the organization. The specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish data ownership, implement data quality controls, and support compliance with regulatory requirements. Principal responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Design and implement data governance frameworks and policies aligned with organizational objectives
• Lead data quality initiatives and develop metrics to measure and report on data quality
• Configure and administer TALEND Data Governance and Quality tools to support governance initiatives
• Support the development of an enterprise Data Catalog, including metadata management, data classification, and documentation of data lineage
• Coordinate with business units to establish data stewardship responsibilities and processes
• Ensure compliance with relevant data regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.)
• Conduct regular data quality assessments and develop remediation plans
• Create and maintain documentation for data governance processes and procedures
• Develop and deliver training on data governance principles and best practices
• Collaborate with IT, analytics teams, and business stakeholders to promote a data-driven culture
Education and Experience:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data quality roles
• Demonstrated experience with data governance frameworks and methodologies
• Proven experience with TALEND Data Governance and Quality tools
Preferred:
• Master's degree in Data Science, Information Management, or Business Analytics is a significant bonus
• Certifications in data governance or data management (CDMP, DGPO, etc.)
• Experience in a regulated industry (financial services, healthcare, etc.)
Required Skills and Competencies:
• Proficiency with TALEND Data Governance and Quality tools
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and implementation methodologies
• Experience with data quality management tools and processes
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to data management (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.)
• Experience supporting the development of enterprise Data Catalog solutions
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical data governance solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Experience with data lineage, metadata management, and data classification
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Project management skills to coordinate cross-functional initiatives
Desired Skills and Competencies:
• Experience with additional data quality or ETL tools (Informatica, IBM InfoSphere, etc.)
• Knowledge of data architecture principles and data modeling
• Experience with mastering data management concepts and tools
• Familiarity with data privacy impact assessments
• Experience implementing data governance in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of database technologies and SQL
• Experience with agile methodologies
• Change management experience to support organizational adoption
• Industry-specific domain knowledge
• Experience with