Data Governance Analyst: Metadata & Quality Champion

Dow Inc.; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

On-site fitness facilities

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Dow Inc. is seeking a Data Governance Analyst / Business Process Specialist in Midland, MI or Houston, TX. You will implement governance practices, maintain metadata, and improve data quality across business domains.

The role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate business needs into governance standards. Dow emphasizes integrity, safety, and sustainable data governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience (US E5 or Canadian ranking)
• Minimum 2 years in data governance, data management, analytics, or related field
• Foundational understanding of metadata and data quality management
• Experience working with business and technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work legally in the United States (no visa sponsorship)

Responsibilities

• Execute established data governance processes, policies, standards, and controls
• Support governance initiatives through governance activities and deliverables
• Create, maintain, and update metadata, glossary terms, and data catalog content
• Document data ownership, stewardship assignments, and data lineage
• Maintain governance repositories and standards documentation
• Perform data quality assessments and validation
• Monitor data quality metrics and address data issues
• Collaborate with Data Governance Managers and SMEs
• Prepare governance documentation and recommendations
• Populate and maintain enterprise data catalogs and governance platforms
• Support data classification and ownership alignment
• Maintain governance metadata and documentation
• Contribute to governance communications and training materials
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of governance practices

Skills

Business requirements

Critical thinking

Data compilation

Collaborative spirit

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree, or military equivalent

Tools

SQL

Data catalogs

Data quality platforms

Job description

Dow Inc. is seeking a Data Governance Analyst / Business Process Specialist in Midland, MI or Houston, TX. You will implement governance practices, maintain metadata, and improve data quality across business domains.

The role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate business needs into governance standards. Dow emphasizes integrity, safety, and sustainable data governance.