Data Governance Analyst

Key Details - Compensation: $95,000 - $100,000 with potential Bonus - Location: Arlington, TX - Work Model: ONSITE 4 to 5 Days a week - Benefits: Are eligible to enroll in benefits, including medical, dental, and vision - Employment Type: Full-Time - Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; our client will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future We are seeking a Data Governance Analyst to support the organization’s data-governance and responsible-data-use practices. This role will work with business and technical teams to maintain data documentation, improve data quality, support data ownership, and help employees use enterprise information appropriately. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and interested in developing experience across data, business operations, governance, and emerging technology. Key Responsibilities - Support data definitions, metadata, ownership, stewardship, lineage, classification, and quality-management activities - Help document business terms, data rules, ownership assignments, issues, decisions, and corrective actions - Monitor governance workflows and data-quality exceptions - Coordinate follow-up with business and technical teams to help resolve open issues - Maintain governance documentation and ensure information remains accurate and accessible - Prepare governance reports, metrics, dashboards, training materials, and communications - Assist with incorporating new data products, subject areas, and business initiatives into governance processes - Develop reusable templates, checklists, and guides that promote consistent data practices - Partner with business users, data teams, technology groups, and other stakeholders - Support continuous improvement of data-governance processes and tools - Evaluate emerging data and AI practices for appropriate business use - Maintain professional and ethical business practices Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience - 2+ years of experience in data governance, data quality, analytics, business analysis, compliance, or a related area - Working knowledge of data definitions, metadata, ownership, stewardship, and quality concepts - Strong organizational, documentation, communication, and follow-through skills - Ability to track issues, responsibilities, decisions, and remediation activities - Comfortable working with both business users and technical teams - Ability to work independently, take ownership, and deliver results in a changing environment - Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today. We're actively interviewing and excited to meet you.