Master Data Management (MDM) Business Analyst

Request ID: 112517-1
Title: Master Data Management (MDM) Business Analyst
Locations: REMOTE - CST PREFERRED (Office based out of Chicago, IL)
Duration: 06+ Months
Pay Range: $50-$53/Hour on W2/C2C (All inclusive)

We are seeking a Master Data Management (MDM) Business Analyst with experience in data-focused initiatives, including Master Data Management (MDM), Reference Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, and Reporting. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams by gathering requirements, defining business rules, supporting data governance processes, coordinating UAT activities, and ensuring successful delivery of enterprise data initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business, system, and data requirements from stakeholders.
• Work closely with Data Architects, Data Engineers, and business teams on Master Data and Reference Data initiatives.
• Define and document business rules, data definitions, hierarchies, attributes, and data ownership models.
• Create and maintain user stories, epics, acceptance criteria, and delivery backlogs within Jira.
• Document source-to-target mappings, crosswalks, data lineage, and data flow diagrams.
• Support Data Governance initiatives including business glossary, cataloging, stewardship workflows, and data quality processes.
• Define reporting requirements and collaborate with Power BI developers to deliver dashboards and analytics solutions.
• Develop and execute UAT test scripts, coordinate testing activities, track defects, and obtain business sign-off.
• Validate data quality and investigate discrepancies using SQL and data analysis techniques.
• Support onboarding and training of Data Stewards and business users.
• Work within Agile delivery teams and participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and stakeholder reviews.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of Business Analysis experience on enterprise data programs.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Master Data Management (MDM)
  • Reference Data Management
  • Data Governance
  • Data Quality & Validation
  • Data Mapping & Data Lineage
• Experience gathering and documenting business and technical requirements.
• Strong SQL skills for data analysis and validation.
• Experience creating UAT test cases and coordinating business testing.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and Jira.
• Strong process mapping and data flow diagramming experience.
• Experience working with reporting and analytics requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Client Fabric
• Azure Data Platform
• Power BI
• Profisee MDM
• Data Catalog & Metadata Management Tools
• PowerPoint and Visio
• Data Stewardship & Governance Frameworks