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McKesson

Data Steward

Irving, TX · On-site +1

If you will require McKesson to provide immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future, you should not apply for this position The Data Steward supports data quality, data lineage, and ...

McKesson

Data Steward

Irving, TX · On-site +1

If you will require McKesson to provide immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future, you should not apply for this position The Data Steward supports data quality, data lineage, and ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Enterprise Data Steward

Richmond, VA · On-site

$65 - $70/hr

Strong understanding of data management principles, data quality concepts, and stewardship processes. * Demonstrated experience serving as the primary client contact, responsible for relationship ...

AssetMark, Inc.

Senior Data Steward

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Acting as a Data Product Manager, you will define stewardship roadmaps, establish domain priorities, and lead cross-functional initiatives that improve the quality, accessibility, trustworthiness ...

AssetMark

Senior Data Steward

Phoenix, AZ

Acting as a Data Product Manager, you will define stewardship roadmaps, establish domain priorities, and lead cross-functional initiatives that improve the quality, accessibility, trustworthiness ...

AssetMark

Senior Data Steward

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Acting as a Data Product Manager, you will define stewardship roadmaps, establish domain priorities, and lead cross-functional initiatives that improve the quality, accessibility, trustworthiness ...

United Bank

Data Steward

Morgantown, WV

The Data Steward is responsible for implementing and enforcing data quality standards and for the accuracy of assigned data based on company's practices and procedures. This includes the regular ...

United Bank

Data Steward

Morgantown, WV · On-site

The Data Steward is responsible for implementing and enforcing data quality standards and for the accuracy of assigned data based on company's practices and procedures. This includes the regular ...

Harley-Davidson

Data Steward

York, PA · On-site

Data Steward Job Function: Manufacturing Location: YORK Workplace Category: Onsite Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: SHIFT1 In 1903, out of a small shed in ...

United Bank

Data Steward

Hickory, NC

The Data Steward is responsible for implementing and enforcing data quality standards and for the accuracy of assigned data based on company's practices and procedures. This includes the regular ...

System One

Technical Data Steward

Merrifield, VA · Remote

Technical Data Steward Location: Remote Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options Position Type: Multiyear Contract The Technical Data Steward is responsible for the technical data management ...

System One

Technical Data Steward

Merrifield, VA · Remote

Technical Data Steward Location: Remote Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options Position Type: Multiyear Contract The Technical Data Steward is responsible for the technical data management ...

Zebra Technologies

Data Steward II

Holtsville, NY · Hybrid

The data steward is the ultimate custodian of data and plays a pivotal role in building trust in the data used for strategic and operational purposes, ensuring it meets the highest standards of ...

Harley-Davidson

Data Steward

York, PA · On-site

Data Steward Job Function: Manufacturing Location: YORK Workplace Category: Onsite Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: SHIFT1 In 1903, out of a small shed in ...

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Harley-Davidson

Data Steward

York, PA · On-site

Data Steward Job Function: Manufacturing Location: YORK Workplace Category: Onsite Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: SHIFT1 In 1903, out of a small shed in ...

System One

Technical Data Steward

Merrifield, VA · Remote

Technical Data Steward Location: Remote Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options Position Type: Multiyear Contract The Technical Data Steward is responsible for the technical data management ...

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How much do data steward jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for data steward in the United States is $36.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a data steward?

A data steward’s primary responsibility is to ensure data quality for an organization. In this job, your duties include documenting data and metadata, determining procedures for data interpretation, and working closely with other data analysts and managers to ensure that data is uniform for internal and external users. The qualifications for this career include a bachelor’s degree in statistics, computer science, or a closely related field. You also need several years of related job experience, for example, in data storage or extraction. It’s also helpful to have programming expertise and technical writing skills.

What are the typical challenges faced by data stewards when ensuring data quality across multiple departments?

Data Stewards often encounter challenges related to inconsistent data standards and varying data management practices across departments. Coordinating with different teams to align on data definitions, formats, and quality expectations can be complex, especially in large organizations. Additionally, they may need to address resistance to change or limited data literacy among colleagues, requiring effective communication and training. Successful Data Stewards proactively foster collaboration and advocate for standardized data governance processes to overcome these hurdles and maintain high data quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a data steward, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Steward, you need a solid understanding of data management principles, data governance frameworks, and strong analytical skills, often supported by a degree in information systems or a related field. Familiarity with data quality tools, metadata management systems, and industry standards like GDPR or HIPAA compliance is typically essential. Attention to detail, strong communication, and stakeholder management skills help Data Stewards effectively enforce data policies and collaborate across departments. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining data integrity, ensuring compliance, and enabling data-driven decision-making within organizations.

What is the difference between Data Steward vs Data Analyst?

AspectData StewardData Analyst
Primary RoleManages data quality, governance, and complianceAnalyzes data to generate insights and support decision-making
Skills & CertificationsData governance, data management, certifications like CDMPData analysis, SQL, visualization tools, certifications like CAP or Microsoft certifications
Work EnvironmentOften within data governance or data management teamsBusiness units, analytics teams, or BI departments
Industry UsageCommon in organizations with data governance frameworksWidespread across industries for data-driven decision-making

While Data Stewards focus on maintaining data quality and governance, Data Analysts interpret data to support business insights. Both roles require data skills but serve different functions within an organization.

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Data Steward

McKesson

Irving, TX • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

McKesson rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 210 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

McKesson complies with all applicable U.S. immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not provide employer support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment benefit for this role.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future. This includes having the legal right to work in the United States without the need for McKesson support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment authorization (e.g., H1B, O1, E3, H1B1, TN, F1 OPT, F1 STEM OPT, F1 CPT, etc.) now or in the future.

If you will require McKesson to provide immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future, you should not apply for this position

The Data Steward supports data quality, data lineage, and governance activities by maintaining lineage documentation, gathering information from stakeholders, and contributing to data quality and governance initiatives. This role is responsible for identifying, capturing, analyzing, and managing data to support McKesson's data-driven decision-making, planning, and operational processes.

The analyst supports information governance efforts by helping determine how data can be used to answer business questions, solve problems, and improve decision-making. This includes conducting data analysis, contributing to the conceptualization and modeling of information, and presenting insights that enable key business decisions and processes.

The position involves manipulating and analyzing data to uncover trends, patterns, and insights; developing dashboards and views; and supporting the creation of actionable insights that drive measurable business impact. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, eager to learn, collaborative, and committed to producing high-quality work in a team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to gather, document, and support data governance, reporting, analytics, and data quality requirements.

  • Support the discovery, cataloging, and documentation of enterprise data assets by maintaining data catalogs, metadata repositories, business glossaries, and related governance artifacts.

  • Perform data profiling and analysis of internal and external data sources to assess data structure, completeness, accuracy, consistency, and quality, identifying trends, anomalies, and potential issues.

  • Assist in documenting business definitions, data standards, business rules, and data stewardship requirements to support data governance initiatives and domain onboardingactivities.(Can be removed if foundrepetitive)

  • Develop and maintain source-to-target mapping documentation, data transformation requirements, and data lineage artifacts in partnership with business and technical teams.

  • Execute data quality assessments, data validation activities, and routine monitoring to ensure data integrity, accuracy, completeness, and consistency across critical business data assets.

  • Investigate and analyze data quality issues, perform root cause analysis, document findings, and support remediation efforts in collaboration with business and technology partners.

  • Maintain metadata, data lineage, and documentation to improve data transparency, traceability, discoverability, and usability across the organization.

  • Support the development and enhancement of reports, dashboards, visualizations, and analytical solutions by transforming data into actionable business insights.

  • Conduct exploratory data analysis using techniques such as data aggregation, pivoting, trend analysis, and data quality profiling to support reporting and business decision-making.

  • Deliver ad hoc reporting, data analysis, and data stewardship support while ensuring outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with business requirements.

  • Support the implementation and adoption of established data governance policies, standards, controls, and best practices that promote data quality, compliance, and effective data management.

  • Prepare and communicate data quality findings, analytical results, and governance-related insights through clear documentation, reports, and presentations for business and technical audiences.

Minimum Requirement

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Critical Skills

  • Typically requires4+years of relevant professional experience as an Analyst or equivalent, or relevant industry work experience.

  • Experience in dataanalysis, dataquality, andproblem solvingfor structured datasets.

  • Foundational knowledge of data governance and stewardship.

  • Operates independently on well-defined tasks and supports analytical approaches within project teams for moderate complexity initiatives.

Additional Skills

  • Knowledge of datalifecycleand ability to apply basic database design principles.

  • Adept in data governance principles and data stewardship practices, with exposure to data integration and migration activities for structured datasets.

  • Knowledge ofdata quality dimensions and automation along withmetadata management practices for maintaining data dictionaries and mappings.

  • Skilledin data quality management using standard validation techniques.

  • Ability to profile and manipulate data to support reporting accuracy and trend identification.

  • Competence in Business Function Knowledge, Customer & Business Driven, Problem Solving, Building Relationships, Adaptability, Digital Acumen, and Creativity.

  • Clear written and verbal communication tailored to both business and technical audiences.

This role is a hybrid position. The selected candidate is expected to work on-site at our Las Colinas office a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely. Specific in-office days may be designated based on team needs and business priorities.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$92,200 - $153,600

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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