Data Governance Analyst (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools • El Paso, TX

36d • $74,700 - $87,100

About The Position

The Data Governance Analyst executes and maintains core components of IDEA’s data governance program, ensuring that data definitions, metadata, and quality monitoring processes are accurate, consistent, and usable across the organization. Reporting to the Director of Data Governance, this role owns day-to-day governance workflows, including business glossary management, data catalog maintenance, and data quality monitoring, while contributing to continuous improvement of governance processes.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented analyst with growing technical skills who can operate independently within defined governance frameworks and is motivated by improving trust in data used to support educational outcomes across multiple states.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of basic SQL (SELECT, WHERE, JOIN) with ability to run and interpret validation queries.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills for tracking, analysis, and reporting.
• Understanding of how data is structured and used within analytics or reporting environments.
• Comfort learning new tools and platforms with documentation and training.
• Strong written communication skills with high standards for clarity and consistency.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, usable documentation.
• Experience organizing shared documentation and maintaining version control.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks across parallel workflows.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while maintaining regular communication.
• Service-oriented mindset when supporting data users and stewards.
• Curious about how data supports organizational decision-making.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in data, analytics, reporting, compliance, operations, or information management roles.
• Experience working with data in a professional setting (reports, spreadsheets, databases, research, or analytics tools)
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate documentation.
• Comfort learning new systems and following defined operational processes.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or hands-on experience using SQL for data analysis or validation.
• Experience supporting governance, compliance, analytics, or data operations initiatives.
• Familiarity with education, public sector, or regulated data environments.
• Background in information management, metadata, or library science.

Responsibilities

• Own routine updates to IDEA’s business glossary, ensuring definitions are accurate, clearly written, and consistently formatted.
• Draft and maintain data definitions and business rules based on input from subject matter experts, escalating ambiguities or conflicts as needed.
• Coordinate and support governance working sessions; capture decisions and distribute clear documentation.
• Maintain authoritative governance documentation, templates, and reference materials to ensure they remain current and accessible.
• Maintain high-quality metadata in the data catalog, including asset descriptions, ownership, classifications, and tags.
• Review catalog entries for completeness and accuracy, proactively identifying gaps or inconsistencies.
• Process catalog access requests and manage asset lifecycle updates following established governance procedures.
• Monitor basic catalog usage metrics and recommend improvements to templates or documentation based on adoption patterns.
• Archive deprecated assets in accordance with retention and governance standards
• Monitor data quality dashboards and indicators on a regular cadence.
• Execute predefined SQL-based data quality checks and interpret results independently.
• Investigate routine data quality issues, document findings, and escalate systemic or high-impact concerns.
• Maintain clear, well-documented issue logs and compile regular data quality status summaries.
• Manage governance coordination workflows, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, tracking action items, and following up on commitments.
• Maintain governance content on internal collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint), ensuring accuracy and version control.
• Respond to routine governance inquiries and direct stakeholders to appropriate resources or next steps.
• Support compliance documentation needs related to data access, approvals, and audits.
• Support data stewardship forums and onboarding activities through logistics, materials preparation, and follow-up communication.
• Maintain steward contact lists, participation records, and activity tracking.
• Assist in developing and updating stewardship training materials and reference guides.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees