Data Governance Analyst

Ford • Dearborn, MI

5d • $99,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Analyst focused on Data Privacy and Use. In this role, you will be part of a global team of subject matter experts with backgrounds in data management, information technology and security, risk management, automotive, and consulting. You will help ensure customer and enterprise data are efficiently utilized as governed enterprise assets while supporting compliance with data privacy, security, access-management, and regulatory requirements. Process manual requests received through the Data Activation Portal (DAP), analyze customer and stakeholder needs to identify applicable privacy requirements and approval considerations, and leverage analytics tools and platforms, including GCP BigQuery, Alteryx, R, and Python, to analyze data, identify trends, and support privacy and data-governance initiatives. Utilize database technologies such as SQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB to extract, transform, and load data for analysis and reporting in alignment with data governance policies. Collaborate with stakeholders in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), business functions such as Human Resources, and IT organizations including Security, Risk Management, and Application Development. Support the definition and implementation of privacy safeguards within a global data environment. Understand and support data-security requirements across functional areas, including Ford Credit, Marketing, Sales & Service, Product Development, and regional KPI and metrics initiatives. Support compliance activities, including GDPR and CCPA audits, OICs, access reviews, and related governance assessments. Escalate privacy, data-use, and compliance issues through appropriate forums and work cross-functionally to develop technical solutions. Serve as a data governance subject matter expert, demonstrating a strong understanding of data-management principles and responsible data-use practices. Partner with data stewards to ensure information is used in accordance with compliance, access-management, and control policies. Develop and maintain knowledge of country- and region-specific data-security and privacy laws and regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Provide feedback and recommendations to enhance Ford’s enterprise data governance model. Identify and implement opportunities to improve existing data governance, privacy review, and approval processes. Manage multiple workstreams concurrently while maintaining clear documentation, stakeholder communication, and timely execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field
• Equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• 3–5 years of experience in business requirements analysis, business process management, project management, consulting, data management, or a related role
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders across business, legal, privacy, security, risk, and technology organizations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams within a fast-paced, complex enterprise environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, customer-service, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive issues toward practical solutions
• Knowledge of data management tools, data standards, and enterprise data governance practices
• Experience using data analytics and reporting tools, such as GCP BigQuery, Alteryx, R, Python, or similar technologies
• Familiarity with database technologies and querying, including SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or comparable platforms
• Understanding of data privacy, access management, security controls, and responsible data-use principles
• Experience translating business, privacy, and compliance needs into clear requirements, approval criteria, and process improvements
• Strong organizational skills and a process-improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred, with a focus in Data Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of data engineering tools and enterprise data governance practices
• Understanding of compliance, regulatory, and privacy requirements, including GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and similar frameworks
• Prior experience creating data-protection controls and standards using privacy frameworks
• ISACA, CISSP, or related privacy, risk, security, or governance certifications
• Experience with project-management methods and frameworks, including Agile delivery practices
• Familiarity with existing ACR, ICR, and SCRP processes
• Experience supporting data privacy audits, access reviews, regulatory assessments, or data-use approval workflows

Responsibilities

• Process manual requests received through the Data Activation Portal (DAP)
• Analyze customer and stakeholder needs to identify applicable privacy requirements and approval considerations
• Leverage analytics tools and platforms, including GCP BigQuery, Alteryx, R, and Python, to analyze data, identify trends, and support privacy and data-governance initiatives
• Utilize database technologies such as SQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB to extract, transform, and load data for analysis and reporting in alignment with data governance policies
• Collaborate with stakeholders in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), business functions such as Human Resources, and IT organizations including Security, Risk Management, and Application Development
• Support the definition and implementation of privacy safeguards within a global data environment
• Understand and support data-security requirements across functional areas, including Ford Credit, Marketing, Sales & Service, Product Development, and regional KPI and metrics initiatives
• Support compliance activities, including GDPR and CCPA audits, OICs, access reviews, and related governance assessments
• Escalate privacy, data-use, and compliance issues through appropriate forums and work cross-functionally to develop technical solutions
• Serve as a data governance subject matter expert, demonstrating a strong understanding of data-management principles and responsible data-use practices
• Partner with data stewards to ensure information is used in accordance with compliance, access-management, and control policies
• Develop and maintain knowledge of country- and region-specific data-security and privacy laws and regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Provide feedback and recommendations to enhance Ford’s enterprise data governance model
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve existing data governance, privacy review, and approval processes
• Manage multiple workstreams concurrently while maintaining clear documentation, stakeholder communication, and timely execution

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level