Operating model for defining, enforcing, and auditing BI data contracts.
SkillScore91Maintained
Automatic
◆Data Engineer pack
Last verified 8/23/2026
What it changes
Passed 20 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 14 of 22 without it.
Without skill64%
With skill91%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Specifies consumer list
Specifies version history tracking
Recommends pairing with audit-data-contracts to prioritize fixes
and 3 more in the full report
6 fixed14 passed either way2 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+27 pp
Tokens
-12%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-17%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/23/2026v120 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 6 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 6
Prompt
Create a scope specification section for a data agreement covering the orders analytics dataset in BigQuery. Ensure it covers all necessary scope metadata elements without bloating the document.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Specifies table or view name
Passed
Passed
Specifies business purpose
Passed
Passed
Specifies consumer list
Missed
Passed
case-05 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/23/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md25 linessingle file
Data Contract Framework Skill
When to Use
Establishing ownership and SLAs for mission-critical BI tables.
Coordinating schema changes between engineering, analytics, and RevOps.
Auditing data reliability before major launches or executive reporting cycles.
Framework
Contract Scope – table/view name, business purpose, consumer list.
Owner Matrix – technical owner, business owner, escalation contacts.
SLA Definition – refresh cadence, acceptable latency, data quality thresholds.
Change Workflow – approval steps, testing requirements, communication plan.
Compliance & Audit – logging, version history, and retention requirements.
Templates
Data contract one-pager (scope, owners, SLAs, dependencies).
Change request form with impact assessment.
Audit checklist for quarterly reviews.
Tips
Keep contracts lightweight but enforceable—link to dbt/docs for deeper detail.
Automate SLA checks via dashboards and alerting.
Pair with audit-data-contracts to prioritize fixes and highlight risk.