Job Description
Data Risk Analyst
Job Title
Data Risk Analyst
Job ID
27775007
Location
Vienna, VA, 22180 Other Location
Description
Data Risk Analyst Location:
Vienna, VA Work Arrangement:
On-site About This Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Risk Analyst to join the Data Risk Governance team within the Human Resources (HR) Risk Office. In this role, you will help identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to data classification, data privacy, data quality, data use, and regulatory compliance. You will support the implementation of governance frameworks that ensure effective data risk management across the enterprise. Key Responsibilities
Support the HR Manager in HR Data Risk with assigned tasks related to established procedures
Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to identify data risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies
Assist in the compliance and maintenance of data governance policies, standards, and procedures
Monitor compliance with internal data policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., Enterprise Data Governance and Information Security instructions and standards, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
Support risk reporting by analyzing data and producing dashboards, scorecards, and executive summaries as requested
Participate in data incident investigations, root cause analyses, and remediation tracking
Work with data stewards, data owners, legal, and compliance teams to promote awareness and accountability for data risk
Maintain a register of data risks and control gaps and ensure timely follow-up and resolution
Support implementation of data quality monitoring including rules, validations, issue tracking, and remediation workflows
Help document data lineage, critical data elements, and key controls for HR data and systems
Assist with risk assessments and control/evidence activities as directed
Stay up-to-date on emerging data risks, industry best practices, and regulatory changes
Contribute to continuous improvement of data risk documentation, assessments, and control evaluation processes
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in analytics, data governance, data quality, risk, project support, or consulting
Hands-on proficiency building dashboards in Power BI and/or Tableau (or equivalent BI tool)
Comfortable working with large datasets and creating repeatable, accurate reporting
Strong document production skills with formatting discipline, version control habits, and high accuracy under volume
Ability to work independently with minimal direction once objectives and standards are set
Clear written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate technical information into business context
Comfort with repetitive, detail-intensive work sustained over weeks without loss of quality
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial services or regulated industries
Familiarity with data governance concepts including critical data elements, data ownership, data controls, and issue management
Experience with ServiceNow, GRC platforms, or data catalog tooling
Experience supporting application rationalization, decommissioning, or migration efforts If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to . We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to employing only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. For compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and provide documentation establishing identity and authorization to work. E-Verify will be used for employment verification as part of the onboarding process. We value integrity throughout our hiring process. Candidates will be asked to provide documentation confirming employment history, education, and work authorization.