Data Governance Consultant

ON Partners

Data Governance Consultant supporting the design and implementation of data governance. Work alongside senior consultants to improve data quality and help organizations trust their data.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the development and documentation of data governance frameworks, policies, and standards
Support the definition of data domains (e.g., Customer, Finance, Student)
Help establish roles such as data owners and data stewards
Perform data profiling and analysis to identify quality issues
Support the creation and execution of data quality rules
Assist in monitoring and reporting on data quality metrics
Help troubleshoot data inconsistencies across systems
Document data definitions, business terms, and data lineage
Support implementation and maintenance of data catalogs and glossaries
Assist in organizing and classifying enterprise data assets
Participate in workshops and meetings with business and technical teams
Gather and document business requirements related to data
Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders
Lead and/or support business development efforts
Lead and/or support proposal development and solution design in support of new and expanded client work

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–4 years of experience in data analysis, data governance, data engineering, or related field
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or similar
Strong SQL skills and experience working with datasets
Understanding of data concepts:
Data quality
Data structures
Basic ETL processes
Strong communication and documentation skills
Data analysis and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Documentation and organization
Communication with both technical and business teams
Willingness to learn and grow in data governance and strategy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs
11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)
Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us
A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.

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Hard Skills & Tools

SQLdata analysisdata governancedata engineeringdata qualitydata profilingETL processesdata documentationdata lineagedata cataloging

Soft Skills

communicationdocumentationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizationcollaborationstakeholder engagementwillingness to learnleadershipbusiness development