Common App

Senior Data Governance Analyst

Common App

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $115,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

CloudInformaticaSQL

About the role

  • The Senior Data Governance Analyst is a key contributor within the Data Analytics & Research Division and is responsible for ensuring data integrity, consistency, and compliance across Common App’s data ecosystem.
  • This role leads the implementation of the Enterprise Information Management program and convenes a regular Data Governance Working Group with business and technology stakeholders to define and enforce data governance standards.
  • Reporting to the Vice President of Data Analytics & Research, the Senior Data Governance Analyst will establish information management policies, processes, and controls across Common App’s data domains in collaboration with the Vice President and Legal, identify data quality initiatives and help drive a culture of data accountability across the organization.

Requirements

  • Candidates must live in the United States.
  • Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
  • 5-8 years of experience in data governance, data management, and analytics.
  • Experience implementing data governance programs, including standards, policies, and data stewardship practices.
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing the organization’s mission by applying data governance practices and analytic approaches that support access and equity in college admissions.
  • Effectively leads cross-functional teams to achieve governance goals, fostering collaboration and alignment across business and technology stakeholders.
  • Strong communication skills to translate complex governance concepts into accessible guidance for diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to mentor and guide team members in governance best practices.
  • Applies analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and implement process improvements and solutions for operational challenges.
  • Advanced proficiency in data quality, profiling, and validation techniques.
  • High proficiency with data governance tools, data catalog platforms, and metadata management (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica).
  • Fully fluent in querying relational and cloud-based data warehouses using SQL.
  • Familiarity with cloud data platforms (especially Databricks).
  • Advanced knowledge of master data management, data lineage, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Benefits
  • Work-Life balance
  • Virtual-first office
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Seven company-wide holidays
  • Nine floating holidays*
  • Sick leave
  • Monthly mental health day
  • Choice of PC of MAC laptop
  • May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
  • One-time office set-up stipend
  • Monthly remote work stipend
  • Monthly mobile stipend
  • Market-based salaries
  • Performance-based bonus
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • 5% company contribution
  • additional 5% company match
  • 3-year vesting schedule
  • Participation may begin immediately
  • Choice of two health insurance plans
  • Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
  • Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
  • Company provided life and ad&d insurance
  • Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
  • Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
  • Budgeted annual funds for professional development
  • Growth opportunities within the company
  • Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
  • Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
  • Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
  • Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
  • 1Password family account

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
data governancedata managementanalyticsdata qualitydata profilingdata validationSQLmaster data managementdata lineageregulatory compliance
Soft skills
communicationleadershipmentoringproblem-solvingcollaborationanalytical skillsguidanceteamworkalignmentcommitment