Principal Enterprise Data Risk Analyst

Navy Federal Credit Union

Principal Enterprise Data Risk Analyst addressing enterprise data risk governance and compliance initiatives for Navy Federal. Leading assessments and driving improvements in data governance frameworks.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeVienna • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $127,200 - $163,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a subject matter expert in Enterprise Data Risk Governance, leading complex risk assessments, data governance evaluations, and compliance initiatives.
Provide recommendations to enhance data risk management frameworks, collaborate with senior leadership on risk mitigation strategies, and drive continuous improvement efforts in data governance policies and oversight.
Act as a key advisor on enterprise-wide data risk issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in technology, data management, business administration, economics, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience with risk and controls self-assessments (RCSA), including assessing data management risks, governance and controls at a large financial institution.
Subject matter expert within business area/specialization with understanding of interrelationships of different disciplines
Significant experience managing enterprise data risk governance, regulatory compliance, and data management risk controls in financial institutions.
Deep expertise in risk and controls self-assessments (RCSA), with the ability to develop business scenarios that evaluate data governance practices.
Significant ability to challenge assumptions, provide independent risk perspectives, and drive effective risk mitigation strategies.
Significant experience assessing and optimizing enterprise data governance frameworks, including data protection, retention, access controls, and quality assurance.
Significant experience managing enterprise-wide data risk initiatives, including control effectiveness evaluations and regulatory reporting.
Advance project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional risk initiatives.
Significant research and analytical skills, with the ability to develop risk insights and recommendations.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills, with experience influencing senior leaders and regulatory stakeholders.
Advance skills in SQL, Python, SAS, or other data governance tools for risk monitoring and analysis.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

Risk AssessmentsData Governance EvaluationsData ProtectionData RetentionAccess ControlsQuality AssuranceData ManagementRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsBusiness Scenario Development

Soft Skills

Independent Risk PerspectivesInfluencing Senior Leaders