Enterprise Data Governance Analyst

What You Will Do

GFT is a leader in infrastructure planning, design, and program management, helping clients modernize their operations through innovative technology, data governance, and digital transformation solutions. We are seeking an Enterprise Data Governance Analyst to support the Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) enterprise Data Program by advancing data quality, governance, and stewardship practices across the organization.

This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring the successful candidate to report to an office three days per week. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, client-focused data professional to help shape enterprise data governance within one of the nation's leading transportation agencies.

You'll partner with business divisions to strengthen enterprise data governance and stewardship practices, serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, help improve data quality and organizational data literacy, guide business teams through structured data governance processes, and build long-term relationships. You'll also facilitate collaboration across technical and business teams to support enterprise data quality initiatives, help establish sustainable data management practices that improve organizational decision-making and operational effectiveness, and support organizational data literacy initiatives through training, workshops, and one-on-one coaching.

What You Will Be Challenged To Do

• Partner with business divisions to strengthen enterprise data governance and stewardship practices

• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, helping improve data quality and organizational data literacy

• Guide business teams through structured data governance processes while building long-term relationships

• Facilitate collaboration across technical and business teams to support enterprise data quality initiatives

• Help establish sustainable data management practices that improve organizational decision-making and operational effectiveness

Education | Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Business Analytics, or a related field

• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience supporting enterprise data management, data quality, or data governance initiatives

• Demonstrated experience serving as the primary client or stakeholder contact, managing relationships and driving successful project outcomes

• Strong understanding of data governance principles, data stewardship, metadata management, and data quality practices

• Experience developing data dictionaries, business rules, business glossaries, or related governance documentation

• Excellent facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences

• Prowess with analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail

• Experience working in enterprise data governance, master data management, or business-facing data management roles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Collibra or other enterprise data governance platforms

• Familiarity with transportation data, infrastructure asset management, or public sector environments

• Experience supporting enterprise data quality initiatives or governance programs

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations

• Incentive compensation for eligible positions

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.