Data Governance Analyst - Remote (Azure, SQL & PySpark)

Seneca Resources; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to support enterprise data governance initiatives focused on data lifecycle management, secure data deletion, governance controls, and metadata management. The role requires strong data analysis, SQL, Python, and project management skills with hands‑on experience in Azure data tools.

The ideal candidate will work with stakeholders to develop and implement governance processes, validate controls, and maintain data inventories across enterprise

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Analysis, Data Management, Business Analysis, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong data analysis and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
• Experience with project management, task coordination, requirements gathering, or delivery tracking.
• Hands‑on experience with: Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), Delta Lake, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Advanced SQL, Python, PySpark.
• Experience working with data lakes, datasets, metadata, data discovery, or data inventories.
• Understanding of data governance frameworks, data lifecycle management, data retention, data deletion, or data controls.
• Ability to develop and execute test plans and validate technical controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of Enterprise Data Governance initiatives related to secure, compliant, and permanent data deletion.
• Collaborate with business, data, security, and technology stakeholders to develop and implement data deletion controls, policies, and processes aligned with established governance frameworks.
• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into actionable data governance solutions.
• Develop and execute test plans and validation procedures to confirm data governance controls are implemented effectively.
• Identify control gaps, potential risks, and emerging organizational requirements, and recommend appropriate remediation strategies.
• Perform dataset discovery, data profiling, and data inventory activities across enterprise Data Lake environments.
• Maintain and improve metadata, data inventories, and governance documentation to support data lifecycle management.
• Use advanced SQL and Python/PySpark to analyze datasets, validate data, and support governance and control‑testing activities.
• Work with Azure‑based data platforms to investigate data structures, pipelines, storage, and processing environments.
• Track project activities, dependencies, deliverables, and issues while communicating status and risks to stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of data governance, data quality, compliance, and data lifecycle management processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Strong SQL

Python

PySpark

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business, or related field

Tools

Databricks

Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)

Delta Lake

Azure Data Factory (ADF)

Advanced SQL

Python

PySpark

Job description

Seneca Resources is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to support enterprise data governance initiatives focused on data lifecycle management, secure data deletion, governance controls, and metadata management. The role requires strong data analysis, SQL, Python, and project management skills with hands‑on experience in Azure data tools.

The ideal candidate will work with stakeholders to develop and implement governance processes, validate controls, and maintain data inventories across enterprise