Find a job that focuses on some aspect of data management.identify 3-4 job -specific duties that…

Find a job that focuses on some aspect of data management.identify 3-4 job -specific duties that interact with data mangament and develop a job description for the secific job
Selected Job: Data Governance Analyst
Job-specific duties (3-4 duties that interact with data management)
Develop and maintain data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance.
Collaborate with data stewards, IT, and business stakeholders to define data ownership, lineage, and stewardship responsibilities.
Monitor data quality metrics, identify data issues, coordinate remediation activities, and report on data quality improvements.
Implement and manage metadata cataloging and data classification processes to improve data discoverability and security.
Job Description
Summary:
The Data Governance Analyst is responsible for establishing and enforcing data governance practices that improve data quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and support business decision-making. This role works across business units and IT to define and operationalize policies, manage metadata, and drive data stewardship.
Key Responsibilities
Define, document, and maintain data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
Coordinate with business stakeholders to assign data ownership and stewardship roles.
Establish data quality metrics and dashboards; conduct regular data quality assessments and lead remediation efforts.
Manage metadata repositories and data catalogs; ensure accurate data classification and lineage documentation.
Support data access and privacy controls to align with regulatory and internal compliance requirements.
Provide training and guidance to business users on data governance practices and tools.
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
Experience with data governance, data quality tools, metadata management, or data catalog platforms.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to translate policy into operational practices.
Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and data security fundamentals.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and experience using data quality metrics and reporting tools.
Preferred Experience
1–3 years in a data governance, data stewardship, or data management role (or relevant experience).
Experience with tools such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or similar metadata/data catalog platforms.