Data Governance Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Lead engagement with senior business stakeholders to identify data governance priorities and convert those needs into actionable data initiatives.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute data governance initiatives that align with business priorities, timelines, and governance objectives.

• Analyze complex enterprise datasets to uncover trends, anomalies, root causes, risks, and opportunities.

• Create executive dashboards, visualizations, and data narratives that effectively communicate insights, governance performance, trends, and recommendations.

• Utilize AI-assisted analysis and productivity tools for data discovery, documentation, reporting, and generating insights.

• Develop, document, and maintain data governance frameworks, which include data quality standards, data lineage, metadata management, and data stewardship models.

• Collaborate with data owners and stewards to ensure accountability for data quality, integrity, and compliance.

• Conduct process assessments and root cause analyses while recommending scalable process and system enhancements.

• Support regulatory and compliance initiatives by ensuring compliance with data policies, standards, and controls.

• Work alongside technology, information security, risk, compliance, and business teams to operationalize governance tools and processes.

• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the establishment of data governance best practices.

• Transform intricate enterprise data into reliable insights that drive business decisions, enhance operational performance, and promote continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Management, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.

• 3–5+ years of experience in business analysis, data analysis, or data governance roles, ideally within a supply chain or manufacturing setting.

• Advanced understanding of data structures, relational databases, data modeling principles, and analytical techniques.

• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.

• Familiarity with Oracle EBS or other ERP, MRP, Supply Chain Planning, and Scheduling systems.

• Knowledge of data governance frameworks such as DGI and DAMA-DMBOK.

• Experience in analyzing large, complex datasets using statistical, exploratory, and diagnostic analysis techniques.

• Proven ability to translate intricate data analysis into actionable insights and deliver clear presentations.

• Experience using AI-enabled productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Coworker, Claude, or Power BI Copilot.

• Ability to validate AI-generated outputs through critical thinking, business acumen, and data analysis.

• Experience with data governance tools such as Collibra and Alation.

• Capability to manage and coordinate data governance initiatives effectively.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and prioritize competing tasks.

• Familiarity with S&OP and/or IBP processes is a plus.

• Some travel may be required, though infrequently (less than 15%).

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible time off policy.

• 401K company match up to 4% (dollar for dollar).

• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs.

• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options.

• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry-leading company.