Data Analyst III

Role: Senior Data Governance Analyst

Location: Dallas, TX (hybrid) - 2 days in office, 3 days remote

Pay: 65 - 68 an hr on W2

Job Duration: 6 - months contract to convert to full-time

Responsibilities & Qualifications😊

·       Experience working with data sets in a cloud environment, preferably Google Cloud (GCP)

·       Experience with data lineage

·       SQL & ETL experience

·       Master Data management experience, is a plus

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.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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