Data Steward Intern at Stanley Martin Homes in Reston, VA

Summary: Stanley Martin Homes is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States, committed to fostering a people-first culture. The Data Steward Intern will support the EDAP team by conducting interviews to compile business definitions for data entities, ensuring that data assets are discoverable and trustworthy. Responsibilities: - Schedule and conduct structured interviews with business analysts, division managers, and subject matter experts to gather definitions, business rules, and usage context for key data entities - Translate interview notes and source system context into clear, business-friendly definitions for data entities, attributes, and metrics, following EDAP documentation standards - Enter and maintain approved definitions, data lineage notes, and ownership information in the EDAP data catalog, ensuring entries are accurate, complete, and consistently formatted - Partner with data engineers and BI developers to validate that business definitions align with how data is physically structured in Snowflake and surfaced in Omni BI reports - Maintain a running inventory of data entities interviewed, definitions drafted, and catalog entries completed, providing weekly progress updates to the EDAP team lead - Coordinate with business owners across divisions to schedule interviews, gather feedback on draft definitions, and obtain sign-off before finalizing catalog entries - Follow EDAP data governance standards for naming conventions, definition formatting, and metadata completeness throughout all catalog contributions Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a college or university program (rising sophomore or above) in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, or related field - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to conduct structured interviews and synthesize findings into clear documentation - Basic familiarity with data concepts—tables, fields, relationships, and the difference between a business definition and a technical implementation - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, for documentation and tracking - Organized and detail-oriented, with ability to manage a catalog of data entity definitions across multiple subject areas simultaneously - Available for full-time internship hours (June–August 2025), based in or able to commute to the Reston, VA area or work remotely as approved - Demonstrated ability to follow through on documentation or research projects, through academic work, extracurriculars, or prior experience - Genuine curiosity about data and how it connects business operations to systems and reporting Preferred Qualifications: - Coursework or self-study in data management, business analysis, information systems, or related topics Required Skills: Data cataloging, Data governance standards, Business analysis, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data concepts