Data Governance/Retention Specialist

IVID TEK INC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 123,984 - 130,872; Full time

Job summary

IVID TEK INC in Plano, TX is seeking a Data Governance/Retention Specialist for a 12-month assignment onsite to help design, implement, and manage data retention policies aligned with regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on RIM and ROPA, data lifecycle management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support audits and reporting while identifying gaps and remediation plans to minimize retention risks.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing data retention policies.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and lifecycle management.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support audits.

Responsibilities

• Execute data retention implementation and remediation activities.
• Analyze retention assessments and application data for policy adherence.
• Identify gaps or non-compliance and design remediation plans with application teams.
• Suggest improvements to data retention practices to minimize risks.

Skills

Data retention regulations

Data governance frameworks

Data lifecycle management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Title: Data Governance/Retention Specialist

Duration: 12 months with extension

Location: Onsite at Plano, TX 75024

Job ID – 1505867

pay - $90-95/hr W2 (USC/ GC/ H4 / EAD)

What we’re looking for

Client Enterprise Platforms team is looking for a senior resource who has a strong understanding and experience of

• RIM - Records Information Management - Mandatory
• ROPA - Records of Processing Activity - Mandatory
• Onsite role – Plano, TX

What we’re looking for:

• The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing, implementing, and managing data retention policies and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
• This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with data governance frameworks.
• The specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective retention strategies, monitor data lifecycle processes, and support audits and reporting related to data retention.

What you’ll be doing:

• The Data Retention Implementation Specialist will be responsible for executing data retention implementation and remediation activities.
• This includes analysing retention assessments and details provided by applications to ensure adherence to corporate policies and standards.
• The specialist will identify gaps or non-compliance issues related to data retention, and work with the application teams to design remediation plans to address these deficiencies.
• Additionally, the resource will be expected to make recommendations to improve data retention practices and minimize risks associated with the existing data retention process at TFS.

Requirements:

Qualifications/ What you bring (Must Haves): – Highlight Top 3-5 skills

• Strong knowledge of data retention regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with data governance frameworks and data lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing data retention implementations.
• Analytical skills to identify retention gaps and develop effective remediation plans.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• RIM - Records Information Management - Mandatory
• ROPA - Records of Processing Activity - Mandatory

Added bonus if you have (Preferred):

• Certifications applicable to data retention activities:
• IGP – Information Governance Professional, CRM – Certified Records Manager, CIP – Certified Information Professional
• CDMP – Certified Data Management Professional, DGSP – Data Governance & Stewardship Professional