Senior Data Governance Analyst

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

12 weeks parental leave

Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Hiring rights

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Senior Data Governance Analyst to lead enterprise data governance initiatives and mature CLA’s governance program. You will design and enforce policies, standards, and processes, driving data quality conformance and partnering with business and technical leaders to promote responsible, compliant use of data.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in data governance, a degree in information management or computer science preferred, and strong knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK, privacy regulations,

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data governance or data management.
• Bachelor's degree; combination of experience and training may be accepted.
• Knowledge of privacy regulations (GDPR/CCPA) and DAMA-DMBOK principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Identify gaps in governance processes and drive improvements.
• Define governance requirements for metadata, business terms, data elements, and lineage.
• Lead intake and prioritization for governance initiatives; work with Data Governance Council.
• Facilitate cross‑functional decisions among data stewards, custodians, SMEs and IT.
• Own lifecycle of governance artifacts: drafting, review, publication, versioning, refreshes.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Security, Legal on governance, privacy and risk.

Skills

Data governance

Policy development

Stakeholder facilitation

Data quality

Privacy regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Info Mgmt / CS preferred

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

About the role

CLA is seeking to hire a Senior Data Governance Analyst to join our growing team. The Senior Data Governance Analyst leads core data governance initiatives and contributes to the continued maturity of CLA’s enterprise data governance program. This role is responsible for designing and enforcing data governance policies, standards, and processes; driving data governance and data quality conformance; and partnering with business and technical leaders to promote consistent, responsible, and compliant use of data.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Senior Data Governance Analyst role

• Lead the implementation and enhancement of enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and processes aligned with CLA’s enterprise data strategy.
• Identify gaps in data governance processes and lead continuous improvement efforts, including governance conformance monitoring and resolution of data issues.
• Define governance requirements for enterprise metadata, including business terms, critical data elements, definitions, rules, lineage, ownership, and accountability.
• Lead data governance intake and prioritization, assessing impact and effort and developing recommendations for consideration by the Data Governance Council.
• Facilitate cross-functional data decisions among data stewards, custodians, subject matter experts, business stakeholders, and technical teams, documenting decisions and escalating unresolved issues as appropriate.
• Own the lifecycle of assigned data governance artifacts, including drafting, review, approval, publication, versioning, and scheduled refreshes.
• Partner with Compliance & Risk, Security, Legal, Metadata Management, and other stakeholders to support governance requirements, risk management, data quality, privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and deliver training, communications, and guidance that strengthen data governance adoption, responsible data use, stewardship, and data literacy across the organization.

What you will need

4 or more years of relevant experience, including experience in data governance or data management. Bachelor's degree required. A combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree. A degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred. Strong understanding of data governance principles, policies, standards, and best practices, including the ability to develop policies and translate them into measurable KPIs, OKRs, and conformance testing. Working fluency with DAMA-DMBOK, particularly Data Governance, Metadata Management, Reference and Master Data, and Data Quality, along with knowledge of privacy and security regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Ability to facilitate cross-functional working sessions, read logical and physical data models, trace business terms to source systems, and communicate effectively with business leaders, data stewards, SMEs, custodians, and technical teams.

Travel

Less than 10%

Our Perks

• Flexible PTO, designed to offer flexible time away for you!
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more. To view a complete list of benefits, click here.

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When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It's not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility. Watch our video to see why people join CLA.

About CLA

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

Wellness at CLA

Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being. Click here to learn more about CLA’s benefit offerings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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