Senior Data Governance Analyst

Security Benefit

Senior Data Governance Analyst optimizing unstructured data for AI readiness at Security Benefit. Leading governance practices across various cloud platforms and ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeLewistown, Overland Park • Kansas, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudInformaticaPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead operationalization of unstructured data governance across AWS-based cloud platforms, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other enterprise content stores — supporting Data Owners and Stewards in classifying, sensitivity-labeling, and retention-tagging content for AI fitness, regulatory compliance, and eDiscovery readiness
Enable trusted use of unstructured data in AI, analytics, and RAG solutions; collaborate with the Gen AI & Innovation team and enterprise Risk function to provide governance inputs into AI intake processes, risk assessments, and data asset inventories
Execute information lifecycle workflows including classification, retention scheduling, disposition, and audit readiness across enterprise content platforms; administer legal hold placement and release under Legal’s direction
Support administration and user adoption of Microsoft Purview for sensitivity labeling and information protection across Microsoft 365 and connected platforms
Develop and maintain metadata taxonomies, classification schemas, and controlled vocabularies for unstructured content; administer and extend enterprise data catalog coverage to include unstructured content assets
Serve as governance SME for Security Benefit’s FSx-to-SharePoint migration initiative, ensuring governance standards — site architecture, content taxonomy, sensitivity labeling, and retention controls — are designed into the platform from the ground up
Develop and advocate for automated and AI/ML-assisted tagging and classification approaches using Microsoft Purview auto-labeling, SharePoint Syntex, and comparable platform-native capabilities to minimize manual burden on business users
Partner with Data Owners, Stewards, Legal, Privacy, Platform Architecture, and data teams to design workflows and automation supporting unstructured data classification, retention controls, and access governance
Develop and deliver training materials, adoption guides, and governance communications to business and technology stakeholders on unstructured data governance standards and tooling
Mentor and provide technical guidance to IC 1/IC 2 Governance Analysts on classification, metadata, and stewardship practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Library & Information Science, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
5–7 years of experience in data governance, information management, records management, data operations, or a closely related discipline
Working knowledge of unstructured data governance concepts including metadata management, content classification, sensitivity labeling, information lifecycle management, legal hold, and records retention
Hands-on experience with one or more enterprise content platforms: SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Slack, or comparable cloud content repositories
Demonstrated SharePoint Online expertise including site architecture, content types, managed metadata term stores, permission modeling, and document library governance; experience supporting SharePoint migrations from on-premises or legacy file share environments (e.g., FSx) strongly preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft Purview (or predecessor tools: Azure Information Protection, MIP) for sensitivity labeling and compliance management; willingness to develop deep proficiency required
Automation-first orientation: evaluates AI/ML-assisted and platform-native automation options (e.g., Purview auto-labeling, SharePoint Syntex, Power Automate) before recommending manual processes
Exposure to data catalog or metadata management tooling (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or similar); willingness to develop proficiency in Security Benefit’s selected platform required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to translate complex governance concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
Understanding of AI/ML governance concepts, including data readiness for RAG architectures, is a meaningful differentiator
Experience in financial services or a regulated data environment preferred; familiarity with SQL, Python, or scripting for data profiling and quality validation a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses to reward your contributions.
33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance to give you peace of mind.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Life Insurance to protect your loved ones.
Educational assistance to support your career development.
Associate assistance programs for your personal and professional well-being.