Data Governance Analyst Job at Robert Half (Denton)

Data Governance Analyst

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Denton

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

Our client is looking for an experienced Data Governance Analyst to join their growing team. They have a fragmented Data Governance framework in place, and the goal is for this person to unify it across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will be a data Governance Analyst looking for a more challenging opportunity to lead the implementation of Purview and advancing our data governance practices. This role will be assisting to connect Microsoft Fabric to Purview. They have the Data Security layer of Purview implemented. This role will be working with the Microsoft partner implement the Data Governance layer (Unified Data Catalogue, Data Quality, Data Lineage, Data Health management.)

Job Responsibility:

Lead the development and implementation of data governance frameworks to support academic, administrative, and research data needs across the university system
Establish data stewardship roles and clarify data ownership for key institutional domains such as student information, financial aid, HR, research compliance, and finance
Create and enforce data policies, standards, and procedures to improve data quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security across campuses and departments
Ensure compliance with higher-ed regulatory and reporting requirements (e.g., FERPA, IPEDS, NCAA, state reporting), and coordinate with Legal, IT Security, and Institutional Compliance teams
Implement and optimize governance technology (data catalog, lineage, and quality tools) to support system-wide reporting, analytics, and decision support
Promote data literacy and provide training to faculty, staff, and administrators to enhance responsible and effective data use
Facilitate collaboration across academic units, administrative offices, and central IT to align governance efforts with institutional priorities and operational needs
Monitor data quality and governance KPIs, report progress to leadership, and drive continuous improvement to support strategic planning, accreditation, and institutional research initiatives
Unify a fragmented Data Governance framework across the enterprise
Assist to connect Microsoft Fabric to Purview
Work with the Microsoft partner to implement the Data Governance layer (Unified Data Catalogue, Data Quality, Data Lineage, Data Health management)

Requirements:

Expereince as a Data Governance analyst
Administration experience with Microsoft Purview or a similar tool like Collibra, Informatica, Databricks
Experience with Microsoft Purview is preferred
Excellent communication skills
Someone who will lead change and help advance their DG practice
Get buy in from stakeholders

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

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