Data Governance & Analytics Specialist

Old Dominion University; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University is seeking a Data Governance & Analytics Specialist to drive the enterprise data governance program via policy implementation and hands-on data analysis.

The role bridges technology infrastructure and business requirements, requiring you to write queries, profile datasets, and use analytical tools to investigate data quality, map data lineage, and ensure corporate data assets are trusted and compliant.

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced SQL skills for data profiling, ad-hoc querying, and database exploration (Snowflake, Databricks, SQL Server).
• Proficiency in building data quality dashboards and operational reports using Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Solid grasp of data warehousing principles and data modeling concepts (conceptual, logical, physical).
• Strong problem-solving abilities to trace and analyze data issues across complex system architectures.
• Ability to translate complex data profiles and technical structures into clear business language.
• High precision in writing technical documentation, analyzing data outputs, and drafting data policies.

Responsibilities

• Write queries, profile datasets, and investigate data quality issues to ensure trusted, secure, and compliant data assets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to map data lineage and align data governance with business requirements.
• Develop and maintain data policies, documentation, and governance artifacts.

Skills

SQL

Data quality dashboards

Data profiling

Data warehousing concepts

Data modeling concepts

Business language translation

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Job description

• Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Human Resources at:
  [phone]
  [e-mail]
• Teaching and Research Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Academic Affairs at:
  [e-mail]

Data Governance & Analytics Specialist

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Along with the completed application, please attached your updated resume and cover letter.

Position Information

Role Title

Working Title Data Governance & Analytics Specialist

Role Code

Role Code 39112

Pay Band

Pay Band 05

Working Title

Working Title Data Governance & Analytics Specialist

Position Number

Position Number 01488A

Department

Department DATA INTEL & ANALYTICS

Location

Location Remote

Type of Position

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category

EEO Category B Professionals

Job Description

The Data Governance & Analytics Specialist drives the operational success of the enterprise data governance program by combining policy implementation with hands‑on data analysis. This role bridges the gap between technology infrastructure and business requirements. The ideal candidate does not just manage data policies from a high level, but actively writes queries, profiles datasets, and uses analytical tools to investigate data quality issues, map data lineage, and ensure corporate data assets are trusted, secure, and compliant.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Intermediate to advanced SQL skills for data profiling, ad-hoc querying, and database exploration (Snowflake, Databricks, SQL Server).
• Proficiency in building data quality dashboards and operational reports using Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Solid grasp of data warehousing principles and data modeling concepts (conceptual, logical, physical).
• Strong problem-solving abilities to trace and analyze data issues across complex system architectures.
• Ability to translate complex data profiles and technical structures into clear business language.
• High precision in writing technical documentation, analyzing data outputs, and drafting data policies.

Special licenses, registration or certification

• None

Education or training

Level and type of experience

• Working experience combining data governance, data stewardship, technical data analysis, or data quality management.
• Working experience with data governance tools (Alation, Collibra, Purview, Informatica, or DataGalaxy).

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

• DAMA Certified Data Management Professional ( CDMP ) – Associate or Practitioner level.
• Certified Information CIMP (Data Governance or Data Quality track) or foundational data analyst certifications.

Conditions of Employment

This is a remote position, requiring a traditional 40-hour work week. Computer equipment will be supplied for remote work; high-speed internet is the responsibility of the employee.

• The equipment provided to staff with approved telework agreements enables them to deliver vital services to University faculty, staff, and students from remote locations.
• Many of our operations can and should continue as usual, even when the main physical campus is closed.
• Therefore, all division employees with an approved telework agreement are generally expected to work during official University closures.

Should travel be required, budgetary constraints may limit where the successful candidate can reside. In addition, existing payroll limitations on locations a remote employee may work from could limit the selection of the final candidate.
This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

Salary range between $ - $55,000-$60,000

Job Requisition Number

Job Requisition Number S03425

Job Open To

Job Open To General Public

Open Date

Open Date 09/21/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/02/2026

Special Instructions Summary

Along with the completed application, please attached your updated resume and cover letter.

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone].

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * Are you a former federal employee who was terminated from a position of employment with the federal government on or after January 1, 2025, due to a reduction in the federal budget or initiatives put in place by the federal Department of Government Efficiency?
  • Yes - If yes, please upload a copy of your Standard Form (SF-50)
  • No
• * Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Yellow Layoff Form
• Blue Layoff Card
• AHP Letter
• Standard Form 50 (SF-50)

If you have questions:

Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty applicants, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Cultureat [phone] or [e-mail] .
Teaching and Research Faculty applicants, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at [e-mail] .