Business Analyst with Data Cataloging

  • Warren
  • Tech Tammina
Role: Business Analyst
Location: Warren, MI
Duration: Long term
Rate: Market
Job Responsibilities:
  • Review new requests for dealer data, ensuring completion of the Dealer Data Authorization form.
  • Ensure business teams understand and comply with the Dealer Data Governance Process.
  • Assist in navigating the Dealer Data Governance Process, including Privacy Impact Assessments, External Data Transfer Policy adherence, Application Registration (ASMS), if required, and maintain and publish request statuses.
  • Validate completeness of submitted DDA forms, thoroughly documenting dealer data requests including purpose, data source, specific elements, data flows, usage, and third-party involvement.
  • Conduct annual audits of active Dealer Data Authorization forms.
  • Generate data lineage reports capturing dealer data flow from source to consumption, highlighting changes and transformations.
  • Document business requirements for acquiring additional dealer data from third-party providers with dealer consent to meet business needs.
  • Support creation and upkeep of a dealer data dictionary, ensuring data element context, consistency, and accuracy.
  • Assist in documenting and implementing data quality policies, standards, and procedures for dealer data systems.
  • Ensure compliance of data governance practices and dealer data use with federal and state regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor data governance KPIs, including data quality metrics, compliance levels, and incident reports; provide regular management updates.
  • Recommend solutions to enhance Dealer Data Governance effectiveness.
  • Experience with IT processes and projects, with ability to grasp complex IT solutions and strong technical skills.
  • Ability to interpret and create complex data flow diagrams is crucial.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, decision-making ability, and sound judgment.
  • Proficient in facilitating meetings and influencing teams towards collaborative problem-solving.
  • Effective time management, with ability to prioritize tasks and multitask effectively.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Visio.
Top 4 Must-Have Hard Skills:
  • Experience with Watson Knowledge Catalog (WKC), Atlan, or similar data catalog tools
  • Ability to develop and understand data flow diagrams
  • Ability to critique/explain data flow diagrams - this is a crucial aspect of the job function
  • Visio proficiency