Senior Data Governance Specialist

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Senior Data Governance Specialist supporting design and implementation of data governance strategies. Ensuring reliable, accessible, and well-managed data for effective organizational analytics.

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and working sessions to gather requirements and support governance initiatives
  • Assess how data is stored, used, and managed across systems, files, and spreadsheets
  • Develop and implement data classification frameworks (e.g., Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted)
  • Define and document data handling guidelines, including access, storage, and sharing protocols
  • Contribute to data lifecycle management policies, including retention and deletion standards
  • Help establish and support data ownership and stewardship roles across the organization
  • Identify and mitigate common data risks such as duplication, inconsistent definitions, and uncontrolled sharing
  • Support development and execution of phased data governance roadmaps
  • Create documentation, policies, and training materials to support adoption
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent and high-quality implementation of governance practices

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in data governance, data quality, or data management
  • Working knowledge of data governance frameworks and data lifecycle management
  • Ability to work with both business and technical stakeholders
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills
  • Experience developing documentation such as policies, standards, and process guides
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field

Benefits:

  • Flexible Time Off Policy
  • Eligibility for Health Benefits
  • Retirement Plan
  • Training and Certification Reimbursement
  • Utilization Based Incentive Program
  • Commission Incentive Program
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Work from Home