Intern - Data Governance
About The Position
Our Data Governance Analyst Intern will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of data governance practices across Zayo. This role provides hands-on experience working with data management processes, helping ensure data is accurate, accessible, and used responsibly. Our intern will collaborate with business teams, data stewards, and the Chief Data Office to assist in maintaining data quality and supporting governance initiatives. This role is ideal for an active university student interested in data management, analytics, or data governance. Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and effective communication skills are key to success.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
- Basic understanding of data concepts (e.g., data quality, databases, reporting)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Excel, SQL, or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Data Governance Support: Assist in documenting data governance policies, standards, and procedures
- Support the maintenance of data dictionaries, data catalogs, and metadata documentation
- Help ensure data practices align with internal guidelines and standards
- Data Quality and Integrity: Assist in monitoring data quality across systems and reports
- Help identify and document data issues and inconsistencies
- Support root cause analysis efforts and track issue resolution
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Support: Work with data stewards and business teams to gather and document data requirements
- Support communication between teams to ensure alignment on data-related initiatives
- Participate in meetings and take notes on data governance activities
- Risk and Compliance Support: Assist in documenting data governance processes and controls
- Support preparation for audits by organizing relevant documentation
- Help track data-related risks and compliance activities
- Reporting and Analytics: Assist in creating basic reports and dashboards related to data quality and governance metrics
- Help track key performance indicators (KPIs) and summarize findings
- Support data analysis tasks as needed
- Learning and Continuous Improvement: Stay informed on data governance concepts, tools, and best practices
- Provide input and ideas for improving data processes and documentation
- Take initiative in learning new tools and technologies related to data
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
