Analyst Data Governance

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The Analyst supports the implementation and execution of Empower’s enterprise data governance and knowledge management program. This role partners with business and IT stakeholders to apply governance frameworks, ensuring data and content are accurate, consistent, and compliant across structured and unstructured environments.

The position focuses on executing governance processes, supporting data quality and metadata management efforts, and contributing to audit readiness. The Analyst also assists in advancing governance practices across data lifecycles and emerging areas such as AI/GenAI under guidance from senior team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implement and maintain enterprise data governance and knowledge management frameworks, standards, and procedures aligned to established policies

• Apply data and content classification, ownership, and stewardship practices across systems and business domains

• Conduct data and content quality assessments; document findings and support remediation tracking and resolution efforts

• Support metadata management activities, including maintaining data definitions, glossary terms, and catalog entries (e.g., Collibra)

• Partner with IT and business teams to apply governance standards across data platforms and workflows

• Assist in embedding governance controls within data processes and lifecycle activities

• Support regulatory and internal audit activities by gathering documentation and maintaining evidence of governance controls (e.g., CCPA, GLBA, ERISA, SEC/FINRA)

• Contribute to governance reporting and metrics by preparing data quality summaries, issue logs, and basic KPI tracking

• Participate in governance forums, working sessions, and training initiatives to support adoption and awareness

• Contribute to data and knowledge literacy initiatives and support governance considerations for AI/GenAI use cases under guidance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 2–4 years of experience in data governance, information governance, data management, or related fields

• Working knowledge of data quality, metadata management, data stewardship, or content governance concepts

• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance concepts (e.g., data privacy, records management)

• Exposure to metadata/catalog tools (e.g., Collibra or similar) and data platforms (e.g., Snowflake) is preferred

• Basic proficiency in SQL or data querying tools

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional technical and business teams

• Ability to translate governance requirements into documented processes and procedures

• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills

• Normal Office Working Conditions: this job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.   You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.   You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.