Data Governance Analyst

Job Title: Data Governance Analyst

Location: Blairsville, GA or Greenville, SC
Reports To: Manager, Data Governance Program

United Community is looking for a Data Governance Analyst to support the organization’s data governance framework by partnering with business and IT stakeholders to ensure proper management of critical data assets and authoritative data sources. This role advocates for Data Governance policies, educates data stewards, and promotes a data-driven culture across the enterprise.

• Support prioritized portfolio of enterprise data-related projects related to Data Governance.
• Serve as a liaison between Business and Functional areas and technology to ensure data-related business requirements for protecting sensitive data are clearly defined and understood.
• Act as the point of contact for interaction with data stewards, subject matter experts, IT, and the Chief Data Officer’s teams to address data concerns.
• Partner with Data Stewards and Subject Matter Experts to define and maintain data definitions and expectations.
• Provide guidance on data definitions, taxonomy, and identification of reference data.
• Educate stakeholders on Data Governance policies, procedures, and framework.
• Act as Product Owner for Data Governance software (e.g., business glossary and lineage tools).
• Coordinate business interests and collaborate with cross-functional teams in developing Data Governance and Data Management solutions.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of information maps, including authoritative systems and owners.
• Define indicators of performance and quality metrics and ensure compliance with data-related policies and standards.
• Lead resources from Business, Functional areas, and IT to achieve objectives and resolve escalated issues.
• Coordinate data sources to eliminate redundancy and streamline expenses.
• Participate in designing and developing training programs for data producers and consumers.

• Required Skills/Experience/Education:
o Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of experience in financial services industry.
o 1–3 years of experience capturing and documenting business and functional requirements.
o Experience with Data Governance capabilities (issue management, metrics, data glossary, lineage, metadata management, policies, procedures, and controls).
o Exposure to Data Governance or Data Quality concepts.
o Understanding of related functions in financial services (finance, operations, sales, marketing, risk management, data architecture, and technology solutions).
o Strong communication, presentation, and training skills.
o Ability to explain concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
o Experience building and maintaining relationships with multiple business partners.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project, and PowerPoint.
o Ability to manage demanding deadlines and re-prioritize tasks.
• Preferred Skills/Experience/Education:
o Familiarity with Data Governance software tools.
o Experience in developing training programs for data management processes.

• Must be able to pass a background & credit check
• This is a full-time position
• Up to 25% travel required
FLSA Status: Exempt