Data Analyst

Overview We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst to support enterprise-wide data governance, classification, tagging, and data protection initiatives within a secure Department of War environment. This role will focus on establishing data classification and categorization standards, supporting data tagging and labeling efforts, and ensuring sensitive mission data is properly protected based on sensitivity, mission-criticality, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with data tagging, data governance, data classification, data lifecycle management, and data security controls. Experience supporting DoW and/or DoW SAP environments is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities: Establish and maintain a data classification and categorization system to ensure data is appropriately protected based on sensitivity, mission-criticality, and regulatory requirements. Manage the coordination and deployment of data tagging and labeling mechanisms across the DoW SAP enterprise. Ensure compliance with DoW policies on data classification and information security, including DoDI 5200.01 and related guidance. Define clear data governance policies, including roles and responsibilities for data ownership, stewardship, and custodianship. Design and support a data governance framework that outlines roles, responsibilities, processes, and policies for managing data across the DoW enterprise. Develop and implement a robust data management framework to ensure the integrity, accessibility, security, and compliance of data throughout its lifecycle. Implement data security controls and privacy protections to safeguard sensitive DoW data from unauthorized access, breaches, misuse, or improper disclosure. Evaluate, propose, and support integration of data governance tools and technologies. Develop and standardize processes for collecting, organizing, classifying, and integrating data from various sources across the DoW enterprise. Create detailed implementation plans for deploying data masking solutions across relevant systems, applications, and datasets. Support enterprise data protection efforts by helping ensure sensitive data is properly identified, labeled, tracked, and controlled. Requirements Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma with 14+ years of relevant experience. Proven expertise in data tagging, data labeling, data classification, and data categorization. Experience supporting data governance, data management, or data protection initiatives in a secure enterprise environment. Knowledge of data ownership, stewardship, custodianship, and lifecycle management concepts. Experience developing or supporting policies, processes, and frameworks related to data governance and data security. Understanding of data security controls, privacy protections, access controls, and sensitive data handling requirements. Ability to coordinate across technical teams, business stakeholders, data owners, and security personnel. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document processes, plans, and governance standards. Ability to work 100% onsite in Rosslyn, VA. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting DoW and/or DoW SAP environments. Familiarity with DoDI 5200.01 or other DoW information security classification requirements. Experience with data governance tools, data cataloging platforms, metadata management tools, or data masking technologies. Experience supporting enterprise data tagging, labeling, or classification implementation efforts. Prior experience working in classified, SAP, or mission-critical federal environments. Benefits Core Benefits: Paid Time Off PTO):TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off. Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage. Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly. 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility – 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly Health Benefits: UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage. INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA. Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date. Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment. Quality of Life Benefits: Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development. $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses. Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month. Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month. Special Benefits: Performance bonus – Project-based Yearly bonus – Company based