Data Governance Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data Governance Framework: Assist in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive data governance framework, including data policies, standards, and procedures.

2. Data Stewardship: Collaborate with data stewards across the organization to define data ownership, responsibilities, and accountability for data quality and integrity.

3. Data Quality Management: Implement data quality checks, monitoring, and reporting mechanisms to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data.

4. Data Documentation: Maintain a centralized repository of data definitions, metadata, and data lineage to facilitate understanding and traceability of data assets.

5. Compliance: Ensure data governance practices align with relevant data privacy laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA).

6. Data Access and Security: Establish access controls, data classification, and security measures to safeguard sensitive data and control unauthorized access.

7. Data Lifecycle Management: Oversee data lifecycle processes, including data acquisition, transformation, storage, and archiving, to optimize data management efficiency.

8. Data Governance Training: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on data governance principles and best practices.

9. Data Governance Tools: Utilize data governance tools and software to automate and streamline data management processes.

10. Data Governance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of data governance initiatives.

11. Data Governance Communication: Communicate data governance policies, procedures, and updates to stakeholders across the organization.

12. Issue Resolution: Investigate and address data-related issues, data quality incidents, and data breaches promptly.

13. Data Governance Committee: Participate in or support a data governance committee or council that includes representatives from various business units.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Data Management, Information Technology, Business).

5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related role.

• Familiarity with data governance frameworks, data quality tools, and data governance software. • Strong understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

• Problem-solving skills to address data-related issues.

Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, and data integration concepts is a plus. • Certification in data governance (e.g., CDMP) is desirable