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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. Working directly with business leaders and data stewards, you'll serve as a trusted advisor, helping organizations strengthen data management practices, improve data quality, and build a culture of data stewardship that supports better business decisions.

If you enjoy building relationships, facilitating change, and helping organizations improve the way they manage data, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

• 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

• Serving as the primary relationship manager and trusted advisor for assigned business divisions, guiding data stewards through governance initiatives and stewardship activities
• Leading regular meetings with stakeholders to establish priorities, review progress, and ensure successful completion of governance deliverables
• Coaching business users on data stewardship principles, data quality concepts, governance processes, and best practices
• Assisting stakeholders in developing and maintaining data dictionaries, business rules, scoping documentation, and other governance artifacts
• Preparing datasets for enterprise data quality measurement within the organization's data governance platform
• Collaborating with subject matter experts and system owners to identify and resolve data quality issues
• Supporting enterprise data governance initiatives by promoting standardized processes, consistent documentation, and effective stewardship practices
• Facilitating communication between business divisions and the enterprise Data Program to ensure alignment with governance priorities
• Supporting organizational data literacy initiatives through training, workshops, and one-on-one coaching
• Maintaining organized documentation and ensuring stewardship activities are completed in accordance with established governance frameworks

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.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ 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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. 

Location:
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.