Enterprise Data Steward

Location: Richmond, VA 
Position Type: Onsite
Contract Length: 2 months
Position Overview:
The Enterprise Data Steward will use business knowledge and technical expertise to develop tools that support data-driven decision-making, monitor program performance, and improve daily workflows. Responsibilities include recommending and documenting improvements to data, systems, configurations, and processes, as well as providing technical support for developed applications.
Duties:

• Proactively identify problem areas and facilitate collaborative problem-solving aligned with regulations and policies.

• Develop and manage large data sets, integrating data from various sources and platforms.

• Lead teams by delegating tasks, motivating members, and achieving desired outcomes.

• Work with business units to assess complex business functions and processes.

• Engineer business process improvements to streamline operations with a focus on automation.

• Manage complex organizational changes and implement programs, policies, procedures, and long-term goals.

• Negotiate, mediate, and resolve disputes diplomatically and equitably.

• Lead cross-functional teams with diverse backgrounds to successful results.

• Develop and manage business and data architecture within an enterprise framework.

• Utilize Microsoft Office tools proficiently, with emphasis on Excel (including Pivot Tables), Access, OneNote, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Analyze and manage interrelated project data, including phases, schedules, estimates, and funding/obligation plans.

Required Skills:

• 8 years of experience developing and managing large data sets and integrating data from multiple sources and platforms.

• 8 years of proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, SharePoint, and other business intelligence/reporting tools.

• 8 years of exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• 8 years of experience in enterprise architecture, particularly in business and data architecture development and management.

• 8 years of engineering business process improvements focused on streamlining and automation.

• 8 years of experience in leading, delegating, motivating teams, and achieving desired results.

• 8 years of experience collaborating with business units to assess complex business functions and processes.

• 8 years of knowledge of database development theory, data management, business process improvement, and performance management principles.

• 8 years of experience in negotiation, mediation, and handling disputes diplomatically.

• 8 years of in-depth knowledge of state government organizations, their functions, and transportation systems, operations, and procedures.

• 8 years of applying logic and reasoning to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions consistent with regulations and policies.