Data Management & Governance Analyst III

Wipfli Advisory LLC•,

1d•$88,000 - $132,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Wipfli, people count. At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in information management, business administration, data analytics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of experience in data stewardship, data governance, data quality, or data analysis; experience in professional services, accounting, or financial services preferred
Experience applying data governance standards, policies, or stewardship processes in a business environment
Working proficiency in SQL and data profiling, visualization, and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools
Experience using, or the ability to learn, data governance, metadata management, or Master Data Management platforms
Working knowledge of data management principles and foundational ETL/ELT, data warehousing, and data modeling concepts
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately and follow applicable privacy, security, and professional services requirements
Effective communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences

Nice To Haves

Certification in data governance (CDMP, DGSP) or data quality is preferred
Experience using Profisee and/or Purview is preferred

Responsibilities

Perform data profiling and analysis for assigned data domains to identify data quality issues, trends, and potential root causes
Collaborate with data owners, data stewards, business stakeholders, and technical teams to document issues, support remediation plans, and track progress through resolution
Apply established data governance policies, standards, procedures, and stewardship processes within assigned areas of responsibility
Maintain business glossaries, data dictionaries, metadata, lineage documentation, and other governance artifacts using established standards and tools
Monitor data quality controls and prepare recurring metrics, scorecards, and reports that provide visibility into data quality and governance activities
Support Master Data Management activities, including data matching, survivorship review, stewardship workflows, and onboarding of assigned data domains
Assist with governance activities for system implementations, data integrations, acquisitions, and other enterprise data initiatives by completing assigned analysis and documentation
Partner with stakeholders to clarify business definitions and data requirements and elevate unresolved or cross-functional issues as needed
Identify practical opportunities to improve governance workflows, documentation, reporting, and stakeholder adoption, and recommend changes
Support the development and delivery of governance communications, training materials, and working sessions
Share knowledge and provide day-to-day guidance to governance participants or less experienced analysts on established processes and tools