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Job Title: Senior Data Management Business Analyst (1111) Location: Brooklyn, OH 44144 (Onsite at 4910 Tiedeman Rd) Duration: Contract - 10 months Pay Range: $60/hr $65/hr (W2) Job ID: 407853 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Senior Data Management Business Analyst to join our Enterprise Data & Analytics Services (EDAS) team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in enterprise data analysis, data management, data governance, and source-to-target mapping and a proven ability to translate complex business needs into actionable data requirements and deliver scalable, governed data solutions across on-prem and cloud platforms. Responsibilities: Engage stakeholders to elicit, analyze, document, and validate enterprise data requirements, including CDEs, business rules, data quality expectations, metadata, and lineage. Translate business needs into data specifications, source-to-target mappings, transformation logic, and consumption requirements for analytics, reporting, and operations. Perform data profiling, impact and gap analysis, root-cause analysis, and validation across multiple systems and platforms including GCP and BigQuery. Analyze and document end-to-end Data Supply Chain processes, integrations, and data movement, including review of Ab Initio graphs and ETL processes. Create and maintain current-state and future-state data flow diagrams, business process flows, and detailed mapping documentation. Support data lineage and traceability from source through analytics and operational layers, documenting control points and reconciliation processes. Partner with Data Engineers, Data Modelers, and Data Architects to align designs with enterprise standards and target architecture. Support Agile delivery through requirements clarification, testing support, UAT assistance, and implementation readiness. Advance Data Governance practices by defining CDEs, supporting stewardship, improving metadata, and documenting lineage in Alation. Prepare executive-ready presentations, impact assessments, status updates, and decision-support materials. Required Skills & Qualifications: Advanced SQL and data analysis capabilities with strong analytical problem-solving skills. Deep understanding of relational databases, data warehousing, enterprise data architecture, and integration concepts. Proficiency creating source-to-target mappings, transformation specifications, business rules, and data flow documentation. Experience with data profiling, impact assessments, lineage analysis, validation, and data quality controls. Familiarity with metadata management and data governance practices, including CDE definition and stewardship. Experience with Jira and Confluence and strong facilitation and documentation skills. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Analytics, Data Management, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience. Experience level: 8+ years in Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management, Integration, Governance, or Warehousing within large enterprises. Preferred Skills: 10+ years supporting enterprise data initiatives in Financial Services or Banking. Experience with Enterprise Data Governance, Data Quality, Regulatory Data, and Data Risk programs, including CDE certification and lineage. Hands-on familiarity with Alation Data Catalog and documenting lineage, metadata, and business definitions. Experience reviewing Ab Initio data flows, integrations, and mappings. Experience with Google Cloud Platform and BigQuery and with cloud migration or modernization initiatives. Agile/Scrum delivery experience. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for growth with global clients. A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects. About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.