Director, Data Governance – Compliance

USAA

USAA financial services director leading enterprise data governance and compliance. Driving data quality, lineage, privacy, regulatory readiness, and high-performing teams.

Posted 8/8/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $143,320 - $273,930 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in information governance, data management, and data quality, with a strong focus on leading teams and implementing effective data governance frameworks. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Information GovernanceData ManagementData Quality ManagementAgile DeliveryCDMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Information ArchitectureData Governance FrameworksData Privacy PracticesData ClassificationRisk MitigationData LineageRegulatory ReportingDAMA-DMBOK Knowledge AreasData Governance PoliciesData Management Standards

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingTeam BuildingMotivation

Certifications & Qualifications

CDMP CertificationCIMP CertificationIGP CertificationDCAM Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInsuranceBankingHighly Regulated EnvironmentCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic direction across data domains covering information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture, and information asset management
Work within the Agile community and with leadership to prioritize and fund capability delivery across the Association and data domains
Direct and collaborate with business and IT partners to use information governance and management capabilities to achieve operational and strategic objectives
Advise leadership on institutionalizing and maturing information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture, and information asset management capabilities
Advise on mitigating risk and addressing regulatory requirements related to information governance and management
Partner with business, risk, compliance, architecture, and IT teams to improve the effectiveness and value of data governance and management processes
Ensure team activities align with information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture, technical solutions, and information asset management activities
Direct team work assignments, problem resolution, risk mitigation, and quality work production
Provide leadership, motivation, oversight, and an environment for building high-performing teams
Collaborate with Association stakeholders to define capabilities that deliver business value and solve business challenges
Ensure business activity risks are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled according to risk and compliance policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Data and Analytics, Information Technology, Business, Finance, Risk, Audit, or a related field; OR 4 years of related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
8+ years of experience in information or data-related practices, including information governance, data management, information management, information architecture, information technology, risk, audit, analysis, and reporting; OR an advanced degree and 6+ years of related experience
3+ years of direct team lead or management experience
Expert knowledge of industry information/data governance best practices, information technology best practices, architecture roadmaps, and capability maps
Experience leading teams, peers, and leadership levels across complex problem-solving activities, domains, or regulatory drivers
Experience leading, developing, or operationalizing data management and/or data governance policies, standards, processes, procedures, and technologies
Experience leading Agile delivery activities across people, process, and technology
Experience leading enterprise data governance and data management strategies within a complex organization
Experience with data privacy, data classification, sensitive data management, or privacy-by-design practices
Strong knowledge of data management principles and practices aligned with DAMA-DMBOK knowledge areas
Experience establishing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, standards, practices, and operating models
Strong experience with data quality management, including standards, controls, monitoring, issue identification, and remediation
Experience establishing and maintaining data lineage and traceability for critical data assets
Experience with regulatory reporting and requirements supporting regulatory obligations in a highly regulated environment
Financial services, insurance, banking, or other highly regulated industry experience
CDMP certification strongly preferred
CIMP, IGP, DCAM, or equivalent data management/information governance certifications preferred
US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
Must not require immigration support now or in the future; USAA does not provide visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
401(k)
Pension
Life insurance
Parental benefits
Adoption assistance
Paid time off program
Paid holidays
16 paid volunteer hours
Various wellness programs
Career path planning
Continuing education
Pay incentives may be available based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors