Data Governance Specialist Job at Revel IT (Columbus)

Job Description

Seeking a Data Governance Specialist for a contract opportunity in Columbus, Ohio. Accountable for partnering with business stakeholders, including data owners and stewards, to define, govern, and maintain enterprise data glossary terms and key metrics. Advances business-led, governance-supported data practices that ensure data is trusted, consistently defined, and effectively used across the organization.

Job Responsibility

Leads archive and retention policy efforts
advances data sensitivity classification, and ensures data is secured appropriately based on its classification and use
Acts as a role model for data literacy and stewardship, improving data trust and consistency while enabling client to operate as a data-driven organization and serving as a bridge between business and technology
Partners with business stakeholders to define, approve, and maintain data glossary terms and key metrics
Establishes and maintains business glossaries, data definitions, data dictionary, and metadata within governance tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview)
Supports and advances enterprise data governance standards, policies, and best practices
Defines and reinforces data ownership and stewardship responsibilities across business domains
Performs data profiling and supports data quality initiatives, including identifying issues and tracking remediation activities
Contributes to the development and execution of data archive and retention policies
Advances data sensitivity classification and supports appropriate data security practices
Facilitates governance working sessions and cross-functional alignment discussions
Ensures governance standards and definitions are consistently applied across reporting, analytics, and operational use cases
Identifies opportunities to improve data trust, usability, and consistency across systems and teams
Maintains a clear understanding of client’s goals and ensures adherence to company policies, standards, and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned by the Data Governance Senior Product Manager or Director of Enterprise Data and Architecture

Requirements

3+ years experience in data governance, data management, analytics, or related data roles
Strong understanding of data governance concepts, data quality practices, and meta data management
Experience partnering with business stakeholders to define and manage data
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to clearly document and explain data concepts
The ability to read and write small letters and numbers
the ability to make arithmetic calculations
and the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
The successful completion of a ninety (90) day orientation period
The execution of an Employment Agreement
Strong communication skills and self-driven work ethic are required
Must be located in the Columbus, Ohio area
Must be willing to work in-office 5 days per week
Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship

Nice to have

Familiarity with data governance tools such as Microsoft Purview or similar platforms preferred
Microsoft Fabric experience
Governance experience

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