Data Governance Specialist

Apex Systems; West Bend (WI); Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to support data governance operations, maintain data assets in Collibra, and document data lineage across enterprise assets. The role will also help migrate ~200 SharePoint lists into Collibra and collaborate with data stewards and owners to align workflows and classifications.

The ideal candidate will have a background in data governance, metadata management, and SQL, with familiarity in AI-assisted governance tools and API/data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data management, CS, IS or equivalent experience.
• Experience in data governance, metadata management or data asset management with operational focus.
• Hands-on with Collibra Data Governance and building data lineage/workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day data governance operations and metadata standards.
• Maintain and inventory enterprise data assets in Collibra.
• Build data lineage and business terminology across assets.
• Assist with migration of ~200 SharePoint lists into Collibra and governance.

Skills

Data governance

Metadata management

SQL basics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in data management

Tools

Collibra

Python scripting

Job description

## Job Description# Data Governance SpecialistApply**Job#: 3054373****Job Description:**Data Governance Specialist**Location:** West Bend, Wisconsin (Remote)Role OverviewThis organization is significantly expanding its data management capabilities and is seeking a dedicated professional to support ongoing data governance initiatives. The successful candidate will focus on the execution and operational support of established governance processes as the department scales. This role is designed for a practitioner who excels in maintaining data assets, executing workflows, and collaborating cross-functionally to mature the overall data governance function.Key Responsibilities* Support day-to-day data governance operations and establish metadata standards across multiple business verticals.* Manage, maintain, and inventory enterprise data assets within Collibra, ensuring robust data asset management.* Build and document data lineage and business terminology across enterprise data assets to ensure consistency.* Assist with a major reference data management overhaul, including the migration and governance of approximately 200 manual SharePoint lists into Collibra.* Partner with data stewards, data owners, and technical teams on workflows, ownership processes, and platform configuration.* Support the governance of data products, including the management of data contracts and classification requirements.* Identify practical use cases for AI tools and automation to improve efficiency and streamline governance-related tasks.* Contribute to process documentation, workflow improvements, and comprehensive governance reporting.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.**Experience:** Proven tenure in data governance, metadata management, or data asset management environments with a focus on operational execution.**Technical Skills:** Hands-on proficiency with Collibra Data Governance, established experience building data lineage and workflows, and basic to intermediate SQL skills.Preferred Qualifications* Experience within the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry.* Familiarity with emerging AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude to automate governance tasks.* Exposure to API management, data lake integrations, or basic Python scripting.* Familiarity with alternative data governance platforms such as Alation. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** West Bend, WI, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 23, 2026**Pay Range:** $40 - $70 per hour