Sr. Data Governance Analyst

What are we looking for in our Sr. Data Governance Analyst?

Role: Sr. Data Governance Analyst

Location: Remote Dallas TX

Rate: $60 - $70/- hrs on w2 

Contract: 9+ months Potential to extend

Description:

• Develop and Document Data Governance Policies: Draft clear and comprehensive policies that outline data ownership, access controls, security protocols, data quality standards, retention guidelines, and ethical data usage principles.
• Implement Data Governance Framework: Translate policies into operational procedures, processes, and systems, ensuring alignment with the organization's broader data strategy.
• Establish Data Stewardship: Identify and appoint data stewards for specific data domains, empowering them to uphold data governance practices within their areas of responsibility.
• Oversee Data Quality: Define data quality metrics and implement processes for data profiling, cleansing, validation, and monitoring to maintain data accuracy and completeness, using tools like SQL, Python, and cloud data platforms (e.g., GCP).
• Manage Data Access & Security: Establish protocols for granting data access based on roles and business needs, while safeguarding sensitive data against unauthorized use or breaches.
• Enforce Data Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) by implementing appropriate governance controls and conducting regular compliance audits.
• Build Data Dictionaries & Metadata: Create and maintain a centralized repository of data definitions, lineage, and other metadata to enhance data understanding and usability.
• Train & Educate Stakeholders: Develop and deliver training programs on data governance principles and best practices, including technical skills (SQL, cloud data platforms, data visualization tools like Tableau) to foster a data-driven culture across the organization.
• Monitor & Report on Governance Metrics: Track KPIs to assess the effectiveness of the data governance program, identifying areas for improvement and reporting to stakeholders.
• Collaborate across Teams: Work closely with IT, data engineers, business stakeholders, and the data governance team to ensure seamless integration of data governance principles into all data-related operations.

Benefits Info

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Rate/Salary: $60 - $70