Senior Data and Governance Analyst

Data Governance

• Build out and maintain the County’s data governance framework, including policies and procedures that guide how County data is defined, documented, accessed, and used.
• Drive solution design and execution of data governance efforts that span across platforms and departments to address enterprise data needs.
• Audit AI/ML models, automation workflows, and advanced analytics use cases for risk, fairness, transparency, equity impacts, privacy considerations, and alignment with enterprise goals.
• Maintain and expand the County’s data inventory and metadata repository, ensuring documentation is clear, current, and accessible.
• Review project documentation, technical specifications, and vendor materials to identify compliance implications and ensure adherence to established standards.
• Collaborate with County leadership, departments, and external partners to provide guidance, technical assistance, and subject-matter expertise on data governance, data ethics, and analytics best practices.
• Represent the Integrated Data and Services Department in working groups, committees, and internal discussions related to data policy and governance.

Analytics and Data Visualization

• Conduct analyses to help departments understand service delivery trends, operational patterns, and program outcomes.
• Design and execute research projects using sound statistical and methodological approaches.
• Translate complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse audiences.
• Develop reporting tools that make complex data easier to understand and use.
• Design intuitive data visualizations and dashboards that communicate insights clearly to different audiences, such as operational staff, leadership, and external partners.
• Support data integration and pipeline development to enable analytics products and improve business processes.
• Ensure data accuracy, privacy, and ethical use in line with Guilford County standards and applicable regulations.