Data Governance Analyst

About the role

Supports the implementation and operationalization of the organization's data governance framework within the Enterprise Data Management program.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that data assets are properly defined, cataloged, and governed according to enterprise standards, regulatory requirements, and business needs.
• Collaborates effectively with data stewards, business stakeholders, and technical teams to maintain data quality, enforce policies, and enable trusted, well-documented data for analytics and operational use.
• Explain governance concepts to both technical and business audiences; assist with workshops and meetings.
• Ensure accuracy in metadata, definitions, and compliance documentation.
• Identify and understand data quality related issues, assess data using analytical tools (SQL, Advanced Excel formulas) and document/communicate findings/recommendations.
• Resolve conflicts in data definitions and ownership with strong problem-solving skills.
• Manage multiple governance tasks and priorities with good organizational skills.
• Use advanced Microsoft Office Suite of Tools (Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Excel, Access).
• Use data governance tools such as Microsoft Purview (preferred) or Informatica EDC for data tagging, classification, and stewardship workflows.
• Use metadata management artifacts including business glossary, data dictionary, lineage documentation.
• Write SQL and leverage advanced Excel formulas to assess data.
• Have experience with Azure Data Services, Microsoft SQL Server or other similar data querying tools.
• Understand Security & Compliance concepts including data masking and encryption.
• Use diagram documentation tools: Lucidchart or Visio for process diagrams; Excel for stewardship matrices.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of data analysis, requirements definition, and data governance experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years hands on working experience with intermediate to advanced level SQL.
• Minimum 2 years supporting data catalog updates, glossary maintenance, and basic data quality checks.
• Minimum 2 years supporting governance processes, monitoring compliance, and facilitating stewardship activities.