Data Governance Analyst

Genworth Financial, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Genworth Financial, Inc. in Richmond seeks a Data Governance Analyst to operationalize governance standards, manage metadata, and drive data quality across domains in a cloud-native environment.

You will collaborate with data stewards, engineers, and analytics teams to ensure data assets are well-defined and trusted. Responsibilities include steward enablement, metadata management in Acryl DataHub and Unity Catalog, and producing governance artifacts.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical/analytical field; non-technical degrees considered with strong technical experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in data governance, data management, data quality, or a closely related analytics or data operations role.
• Hands-on experience with at least one enterprise data catalog platform (Acryl Datahub, Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of SQL for data querying, profiling, and validation in a cloud or warehouse environment (Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise business definitions for data attributes and data elements.

Responsibilities

• Stewardship enablement and program operations across assigned domains.
• Monitor data quality issues and coordinate remediation with data owners.
• Maintain governance artifacts such as data dictionaries and taxonomies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to champion data governance adoption and data literacy.
• Balance multiple workstreams and resolve blockers to keep projects on track.

Skills

SQL

Data governance

Data quality

Communication

Agile methodologies

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Acryl DataHub

Unity Catalog

Job description

At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day.We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.Make it about others. We do what’s best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress.Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together.Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.POSITION TITLEData Governance AnalystAt this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.POSITION LOCATIONRichmond*A Hybrid schedule of both Remote and In-Office days is required. In office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with working hours targeting our core business hours of 9am-5pm EST.YOUR ROLEAs an IT team member, you’ll play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing technology solutions that are the foundation of the world class customer service that our customers expect and deserve – now and in the future.What you will be doingThe Data Governance Analyst supports the Genworth Data Governance program (DGPO) by operationalizing governance standards, managing metadata and data quality workflows, and collaborating with business stewards to ensure that critical data assets are well-defined, trusted, and fit for use. This role operates within a modern cloud-native environment, leveraging Databricks/Unity Catalog for data engineering and Acryl DataHub as the enterprise data catalog.The ideal candidate is analytically minded, a strong communicator, and comfortable working at the intersection of data technology and business operations. They will serve as a practitioner-level contributor on governance initiatives across the data lifecycle from metadata curation to data quality remediation to stewardship enablement.Data Governance Analyst at Genworth will:Support data stewardship activities across assigned business domains, partnering with data stewards and subject matter experts to define, document, and maintain critical data elements and business glossary terms.Monitor and manage data quality issues by tracking DQ findings, coordinating remediation efforts with data owners, and escalating systemic issues through appropriate governance channelsFacilitate governance workflows including metadata review cycles, steward sign of, and CDE validation to ensure data assets meet standardsMaintain governance documentation and artifacts such as data dictionaries, domain taxonomies, RACI matrices, and policy standards, keeping them current as business needs evolve.Collaborate cross-functionally with business stakeholders, data engineering, and analytics teams to champion data governance adoption, support data literacy initiatives, and drive accountability for data quality at source.The ideal candidate effectively prioritizes activities within resource constraints, identifies and documents business problems, gathers both business and system requirements, works with technical/functional leads to design and deliver innovative solutions. You will assist with keeping projects on schedule by resolving roadblocks, coaching/assisting with complicated tasks and escalating when needed.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESStewardship Enablement & Program OperationsSupport onboarding and training of domain data stewards; prepare steward-facing materials including CDE Registers, readiness audits, and data dictionaries.Facilitate working sessions with business stewards to gather input on attribute naming, definitions, and classification decisions.Track open governance actions and decisions across workstreams using program logs and RACI matrices.Contribute to DG roadmap execution by delivering against quarterly epics across the Data Atlas, Data Quality, Governance, and RDM categories.Metadata Management & Data CatalogCurate and maintain business glossary entries, domain taxonomies, and data asset metadata within Acryl DataHubCollaborate with data stewards and domain owners to author and publish business definitions for Critical Data Elements (CDEs) and key attributes.Execute metadata ingestion workflows and validate catalog completeness following DG sprint cycles.Apply and enforce naming standards (physical and business attribute names) consistent with Genworth’s SDL naming conventions and Unity Catalog compatibility guidelines.Data Quality & Issue ManagementAssist in authoring and refining DQ rules tied to CDEs, including completeness, validity, consistency, and timeliness dimensions.Partner with data engineers and stewards to document root cause analysis and drive remediation for high-priority DQ findings.Maintain the DQ Issue Lifecycle register and produce periodic quality scorecards for assigned domains.Standards & DocumentationDraft and maintain governance artifacts, process flows, naming convention guides, and policy summaries.Document standards, data cleansing rules, and medallion architecture governance controls.Ensure governance documentation reflects current program state and support regular review cycles with the DG Technical Lead and program leadership.WHAT YOU BRINGBASIC QUALIFICATIONSDegree in a technical/analytical field; non-technical degrees considered with strong technical experience2–4 years of experience in data governance, data management, data quality, or a closely related analytics or data operations role.Hands-on experience with at least one enterprise data catalog platform (Acryl Datahub, Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or equivalent).Working knowledge of SQL for data querying, profiling, and validation in a cloud or warehouse environment (Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift, or similar).Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise business definitions for data attributes and data elements.Experience contributing to or executing data quality monitoring, issue tracking, and remediation workflows.Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting findings and facilitating working sessions with business stakeholders.Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with attention to detail and follow-through.Good working knowledge of SDLC and Agile Methodologies (mainly Kanban and Scrum)Interest in learning and using new technologiesPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in the financial services or insurance industry; familiarity with policy, claims, actuarial, or reference data domains is a plus.Familiarity with Unity Catalog (Databricks) or equivalent column-level access controls and asset tagging.Exposure to DAMA-DMBOK or DCAM governance frameworks; CDMP or ADGP certification is a plus.Experience with ServiceNow for issue or ticket management in a data governance context.Prior involvement in a CDE identification, data classification, or privacy/security tagging initiative.Experience supporting a data stewardship program, including steward readiness activities and working-session facilitation.Insurance industry experienceKnowledge of Long Term Care, Life and Annuity productsADDITIONAL INFORMATIONNational Range: $96,700 - $145,000Disclaimer: This role is aligned to a national market-based pay range. Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.Employee Benefits & Well-BeingGenworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards IncentivesComprehensive Healthcare CoverageMultiple 401(k) Savings Plan OptionsAuto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family LeaveDisability, Life, and Long-Term Care InsuranceTuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification SupportWellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services