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Governance Process Analyst
The Opportunity:
As a Governance Process Analyst on our Enterprise Data Governance team, you will help operationalize and continuously improve business processes that safeguard the company's highest-value data assets. Working alongside governance leads, data stewards, product teams, security partners, and cross-functional stakeholders, you'll support the design, documentation, implementation, and ongoing optimization of governance processes that enable secure and compliant data usage across our enterprise data platforms.
In this role, you'll analyze existing business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, document future-state workflows, coordinate implementation activities, and help mature governance operations through process optimization, automation, and responsible use of AI. Your work will prioritize quality and consistency while helping the team deliver governance services more quickly, improve adoption, and reduce unnecessary manual effort. Your ability to organize complex information, collaborate across teams, and translate business needs into practical operational solutions will directly improve how Enterprise Data Governance delivers services across the company. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
What You'll Do:
As a Governance Process Analyst on our team, you will:

• Develop, document, maintain, and continuously improve governance workflows, operating procedures, templates, and supporting resources that enable consistent Enterprise Data Governance operations.
• Partner with governance leads and business stakeholders to gather requirements, document current-state processes, validate business needs, and support the design of future-state governance workflows.
• Analyze existing governance processes to identify inefficiencies, operational risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement, recommending practical solutions that improve consistency and reduce manual effort.
• Coordinate the implementation of approved process improvements by collaborating across teams to ensure successful adoption and consistent execution.
• Support the optimization of Enterprise Data Governance services, including data access requests, governance reviews, operational controls, and other governance processes, by identifying opportunities to simplify and standardize work.
• Develop and implement workflow automation and AI-enabled solutions that improve governance operations using tools such as Power Automate, workflow platforms, low-code solutions, templates, or basic scripting, partnering with engineering teams when advanced technical development is required.
• Monitor governance process performance, collect operational metrics, identify recurring issues, and recommend continuous improvements based on data and stakeholder feedback.
• Produce process documentation, training materials, knowledge articles, and communications that help ensure governance processes are understood and consistently followed.
• Assist with governance initiatives and special projects by performing research, documenting requirements, coordinating activities, and tracking implementation progress.

Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:

• 5+ years of experience analyzing, documenting, or improving business processes, operational workflows, or standard operating procedures
• Experience gathering business requirements and partnering with stakeholders to document current-state processes and support the design of improved workflows
• Experience coordinating cross-functional implementation efforts and supporting the successful adoption of process improvements
• Experience developing workflow automation or operational solutions using tools such as Power Automate, workflow platforms, low-code technologies, AI, or automation tools
• Experience with SQL, Python, or analytical or automation tools used to support operational analysis and process improvement
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and translate findings into practical process improvements
• Ability to use automation or AI to solve business problems
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting data governance, information governance, data protection, compliance, or operational risk programs
• Experience supporting identity and access management (IAM), access governance, or data access processes
• Experience developing low-code automation or AI-enabled solutions to improve business processes
• Experience supporting operational audits, process reviews, or compliance activities
• Experience working with Databricks or other cloud data platforms
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, policies, and operational controls
• Possession of strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor's degree in IT or Business Administration

Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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