Data Governance Analyst

Parts Town • Addison, IL

9d • $61,773 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

See What We’re All About As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list! Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today!
We are seeking an experienced Master Data Management (MDM) & Data Governance Analyst to design, implement, and operate data governance processes and master data solutions across our enterprise. This role will lead data standards, metadata, data quality monitoring, and reference/master data domains (e.g., Customer, Product, Vendor), with a strong emphasis on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) capabilities ( BigQuery , Dataplex , Data Catalog). The ideal candidate blends business acumen with technical depth and can partner with data engineering, security, and business stakeholders to deliver trusted, well-governed data at scale.

Requirements

• 5–8 years in Data Governance, MDM, Data Quality, and Metadata Management.
• Hands-on experience with GCP data ecosystem: BigQuery (SQL, performance tuning, partitioning/clustering) Dataplex (data domains, policies) Data Catalog (tags, metadata, lineage) IAM (RBAC/ABAC, service accounts)
• Strong understanding of data quality techniques (profiling, rules, thresholds, remediation workflows).
• Demonstrated experience defining data standards , business glossary, and metadata models.
• Proficient in SQL ; familiarity with Python or data pipeline tooling a plus.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MDM platforms (e.g., Teradata, Informatica MDM/360, Reltio, Profisee ) or custom MDM implementations.
• Experience with Data Governance tools such as Dataplex , Collibra, Alation, Informatica.

Responsibilities

• MDM Operations & Stewardship Drive domain-level MDM (e.g., Customer, Product, Vendor, Location) including survivorship rules, match/merge, golden record creation, and hierarchy management.
• Define and execute data stewardship processes; triage master data issues and change requests.
• Data Governance Framework Establish policies, standards, and controls for data quality, metadata, lineage, and access.
• Define business glossaries, data definitions, and critical data elements (CDEs ).
• Participate in governance councils and run working groups; track adoption and compliance KPIs.
• Data Quality & Controls Design and implement data quality rules , profiling, and monitoring dashboards for priority data domains.
• Coordinate issue management and remediation with data owners and engineering teams.
• Implement preventative/automated checks and SLAs for data reliability across pipelines.
• GCP Data Platform Enablement Integrate metadata, lineage, and DQ workflows with GCP-native tools such as Dataplex and/or governance platforms (e.g., Collibra/Alation).
• Collaborate with data engineering on ingestion, transformation, and model design aligned to governance standards.
• Compliance & Risk Align governance and controls with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR/CCPA, SOX), security standards, and internal audit findings.
• Support access reviews, data retention/archival, and sensitive data handling (PII/PHI).
• Change Management & Enablement Build training, playbooks, and communications to drive adoption of governance processes.
• Project and Initiative Support Contribute to enterprise initiatives and participate in cross-functional projects to ensure data governance requirements are embedded in system implementations and process changes.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to establish and operationalize core MDM capabilities, including governance, data quality controls, and domain stewardship.

Benefits

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Hybrid Work schedule
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Casual dress code
• On demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed