Data Governance Analyst

VyStar Credit Union • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

As a Data Governance Analyst I, you will support the execution of VyStar’s enterprise data governance program through foundational governance activities related to metadata management, data quality, data privacy, and lifecycle management. This role operates within the 2nd Line of Defense and supports Enterprise Risk Management by assisting with data classification, application onboarding activities such as Microsoft Purview, and coordination across Data Owners, Data Stewards, Risk, Privacy, and key I.T. stakeholders. The analyst contributes to the operationalization of governance standards, procedures, and controls, supports onboarding of new data sources into the enterprise data ecosystem, and helps maintain core governance assets including the enterprise data catalog, data asset inventory, business glossary, and related documentation.

All employees and business units, as first line of defense, are expected to proactively help identify, assess, manage, and report risks within their domain of work. To enhance a healthy risk culture and support our growth for good pillar, employees will maintain vigilance in safeguarding our operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. The Risk team serves as the second line of defense by providing risk oversight and credible challenge whereas the Audit team serves as the third line of defense by providing risk assurance.

Incumbent is expected to demonstrate each of the following VyStar Excellence behaviors in performing the duties and responsibilities of their job:
Focus - Focus your full attention by carefully listening to and observing client or member.
Connect - Consistently be friendly and approachable. Demonstrate your care.
Understand - Listen empathetically and ask questions (70%/30% rule).
Counsel - Recommend solutions based on your members’ needs and objectives.
Advance - Ensure that members’ expectations were exceeded. Verify necessary follow-up actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required or High School diploma with relevant experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in a data, reporting, or governance-related discipline
• Exposure to data governance, data quality, or data management concepts
• Foundational understanding of data governance principles and concepts
• Familiarity with data structures, data definitions, and reporting environments
• Ability to follow established processes and apply standards consistently
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with business and technology stakeholders
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Basic SQL or data analysis experience preferred
• Familiarity with metadata and data governance tools such as Microsoft Purview is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support execution of enterprise data governance initiatives related to metadata, data quality, privacy, and lifecycle management.
• Assist in maintaining data governance documentation, standards, procedures, training materials, and reference guides.
• Support Risk and Privacy teams with data classification, governance activities, and application onboarding processes such as Microsoft Purview.
• Assist with data catalog and metadata population, including business glossary content and data element documentation.
• Support Data Owners and Data Stewards in maintaining metadata standards and consistent governance practices.
• Support training coordination for Data Owners and Data Stewards
• Help monitor data quality metrics, perform basic data analysis and extraction activities, and escalate identified issues as appropriate.
• Support Data Governance Council and working group meetings through preparation of materials, notes, action tracking, and follow-up coordination.
• Assist with onboarding stakeholders to governance processes and support training coordination for Data Owners and Data Stewards.
• Collect and compile data governance metrics and KPIs, support issue tracking and remediation documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in enterprise initiatives such as data inventory and cataloging, records retention, data lifecycle activities, and data quality improvement efforts.
• Assist in developing communications and governance awareness materials
• Participate in enterprise initiatives such as: Data inventory and cataloging, Records retention and data lifecycle activities

Benefits

• competitive pay
• an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan
• an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program
• tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree