Job Summary: The Data Governance Analyst is responsible for establishing and implementing data governance strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure the integrity, availability, and accuracy of organizational data. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, drive data quality improvement initiatives, and establish data governance best practices across the organization.

• Develop and implement an effective data governance framework, including policies, standards, and procedures for managing and ensuring data quality and integrity
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data governance goals, objectives, and metrics to measure the effectiveness of the data governance program
• Monitor and assess data quality across various systems and databases, identifying areas for improvement and implementing measures to enhance data accuracy and consistency
• Establish and oversee data quality rules, definitions, and validation processes to maintain high standards of data accuracy and completeness
• Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and organizational policies by overseeing data access controls, consent management, and data handling procedures
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to develop and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and documentation
• Define and manage metadata standards, taxonomies, and ontologies to facilitate effective data classification, search, and retrieval
• Maintain and update metadata repositories and catalogs, ensuring consistent documentation of data assets, relationships, and lineage
• Collaborate with data stewards and business units to identify and assign data ownership responsibilities, ensuring data is managed effectively and in alignment with business needs
• Facilitate regular data stewardship meetings and workshops to educate stakeholders and address data governance-related concerns
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees on data governance principles, policies, and best practices
• Foster a culture of data governance awareness and accountability throughout the organization

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Management, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Proven experience (2-5 years) in data governance, data management, or related roles
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, data quality management, data privacy, and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with data management tools, metadata repositories, and data modeling concepts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey complex information to a non-technical audience
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail for evaluating and improving data quality and governance processes
• Knowledge of relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and their impact on data governance practices
• Certifications related to data governance and data management (e.g., CDMP, DGSP, CIPP) are a plus