Remote Data Governance Analyst: Metadata, Lineage & Quality

Empower; United States; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

BRGs for inclusion

Casual dress option

Job summary

Empower is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to support enterprise data governance through hands-on work involving metadata, lineage, data quality, data ownership and stewardship. The role collaborates with data and business stakeholders to improve the reliability and consistency of governed data and reporting, with ramp-up and guidance expected compared with the Senior and Lead levels.

The position requires 2–4 years of experience, SQL proficiency and knowledge of data governance concepts.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in data governance, data management, or related work.
• SQL knowledge and the ability to work with data.
• Experience with data governance concepts and processes.
• Experience or knowledge involving metadata, lineage, and data quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders and explain the meaning and importance of governed data.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise data governance processes and standards.
• Help maintain metadata and lineage for governed data.
• Work directly with data to understand its meaning and identify potential anomalies.
• Support data quality activities and governance issue tracking.
• Work with data owners and data stewards to support ownership and stewardship processes.
• Help business teams understand the purpose and importance of data governance and data quality.
• Participate in governance meetings and working groups.
• Contribute to efforts to improve and mature the data governance program.

Skills

SQL

Data governance

Metadata

Lineage

Data quality

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Empower is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to support enterprise data governance through hands-on work involving metadata, lineage, data quality, data ownership and stewardship. The role collaborates with data and business stakeholders to improve the reliability and consistency of governed data and reporting, with ramp-up and guidance expected compared with the Senior and Lead levels.

The position requires 2–4 years of experience, SQL proficiency and knowledge of data governance concepts.