Data Governance Analyst San Francisco, CA - Remote (Onsite only if absolutely required) 6 Months Local candidates only Key Responsibilities
- Execute data stewardship activities under the direction of Business Data Stewards.
- Define, maintain, and enhance business metadata, including business definitions, attributes, and data standards.
- Review and validate data profiling results.
- Identify data quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and support remediation efforts.
- Provide business context for datasets, including creation, consumption, and dependency mapping.
- Support Planning-for-Control readiness by ensuring required metadata, business rules, and data quality checks are complete.
- Collaborate with Technical Stewards and System Owners to validate data lineage and system behavior.
- Escalate risks, gaps, and governance concerns impacting dataset maturity and compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of Data Governance, Data Stewardship, or Data Management experience.
- Strong experience with metadata management, business glossaries, and data standards.
- Hands-on experience with data quality analysis, profiling, and remediation activities.
- Understanding of data lineage, data lifecycle management, and governance frameworks.
- Ability to collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and system owners.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with enterprise data governance platforms such as Collibra, Informatica Axon, Alation, or Microsoft Purview.
- Experience with data quality tools and governance controls.
- Background supporting enterprise data governance programs and data maturity initiatives.
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