Sr. Data Governance Analyst

MathWorks; Natick (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Massachusetts seeks an experienced individual to oversee governance around Microsoft 365, manage AI data control, and enhance data protection strategies. The role requires substantial experience with Microsoft tools and a proactive approach to data governance challenges, promising an engaging hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Purview, data classification, and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and AI‑driven data management.
• Experience with data protection solutions, backup strategies, and permissions management.
• Strong problem‑solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach to identifying and solving data governance challenges.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools including SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, and Exchange.

Responsibilities

• Implement governance controls to manage AI‑assisted data sharing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine data policies and enhance user experience.
• Monitor AI‑generated data growth and assess risks related to uncontrolled content creation.
• Conduct ongoing audits to remove redundant or obsolete data.
• Oversee backup strategies and regularly test data recovery.
• Provide direct support, analyze business processes, and develop custom SharePoint solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Purview

Data classification

Compliance requirements

Data governance frameworks

AI-driven data management

Data protection solutions

Backup strategies

Permissions management

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft 365 tools

SharePoint Online

OneDrive

Teams

Exchange

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in‑person time with colleagues and flexible at‑home life optimizations. Learn More~ https~//www.mathworks.com/company/jobs/resources/applying-and-interviewing.html#onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Implement governance controls to manage AI‑assisted data sharing, ensuring that data surfaced in AI responses is accurate, relevant, and properly managed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data usage within the ecosystem and refine data policies to enhance the user experience while maintaining compliance.
• Monitor AI‑generated data growth and assess risks related to uncontrolled content creation, including identifying outdated, irrelevant, or excessive data that may surface in AI responses or retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) processes.

Data Cleanup, Labeling & Permissions Management

• Conduct ongoing audits to remove redundant or obsolete data, ensuring consistent labeling and information lifecycle management (ILM).
• Enforce least‑privilege access and automate permission reviews.
• Improve access management using Microsoft 365 tools.

Microsoft 365 Backup & Data Protection

• Oversee backup strategies and regularly test data recovery.
• Enhance data protection through collaboration with vendors.

AI Data Sprawl Management

• Monitor AI‑generated data growth and assess risks related to uncontrolled content creation.
• Implement governance controls to manage AI‑assisted data sharing.
• Collaborate with security teams to refine data policies.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Provide direct support, analyze business processes, scope projects, and develop custom SharePoint solutions.
• Partner with IT and business units to align collaboration tools with policies. Develop initiatives to improve adoption of governance practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Purview, data classification, and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and AI‑driven data management.
• Experience with data protection solutions, backup strategies, and permissions management.
• Strong problem‑solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach to identifying and solving data governance challenges.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools including SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, and Exchange.

Required Experience

• A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or a PhD degree, or equivalent experience) is required.

Lead Microsoft 365 governance, AI data control, labeling, and security to reduce sprawl, optimize access, and ensure compliant collaboration.