Lead Analyst Data Governance

Empower • Overland Park, KS

3d • $125,400 - $181,875

About The Position

The Lead Analyst supports the execution and operationalization of Empower’s enterprise data governance and knowledge management strategy under the leadership of the Senior Director. The role partners with business, technology, risk, and legal stakeholders to implement governance frameworks, strengthen data quality, support regulatory compliance, and maintain audit-ready controls across structured and unstructured data domains. It also enables metadata, lineage, data quality, AI and GenAI governance, data product lifecycle integration, and enterprise knowledge management capabilities.

The position operates in a professional office environment. The description notes that duties and responsibilities may be revised and that additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in data governance, data management, or related disciplines.
• Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including CCPA, GLBA, ERISA, and SEC and FINRA records requirements.
• Experience with metadata management, data cataloging, and lineage tools, including Collibra or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with data quality frameworks, observability tools, and issue management processes.
• Understanding of knowledge management concepts, including taxonomy and unstructured data governance.
• Experience implementing governance policies, standards, and controls in operational environments.
• Ability to analyze data, produce governance metrics, and develop scorecards and dashboards.
• Proficiency with SQL and familiarity with data platforms such as Snowflake, including governance features such as tagging and access controls.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting enterprise data governance programs in regulated industries, preferably financial services.
• Exposure to AI governance, model risk management, or responsible AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute and operationalize enterprise data governance and knowledge management frameworks aligned with established policies, standards, and industry models, including DCAM and DAMA.
• Support data stewardship activities, including onboarding, training, and coordination of data owners and stewards across business domains.
• Maintain and enhance metadata, catalog, and lineage capabilities, including Collibra, business glossaries, and critical data element lifecycle management.
• Monitor and report on data quality metrics, service-level agreements, and observability processes.
• Coordinate data quality issue identification, escalation, and remediation tracking.
• Assist in implementing governance controls within data product lifecycles, including checkpoints for data quality, privacy, and lineage.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts related to CCPA, GLBA, ERISA, and SEC and FINRA requirements by maintaining documentation, evidence, and audit artifacts.
• Contribute to governance of unstructured data and knowledge assets, including taxonomy, ontology, and knowledge classification frameworks.
• Partner with Risk, Legal, and Technology teams to support data usage controls, access governance, and responsible AI and GenAI initiatives.
• Prepare governance reporting, scorecards, and KPI dashboards to track adoption, data quality, and risk reduction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions up to 6%, financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Business-casual environment with the option to wear jeans.
• Paid time off upon hire, including a paid time off program, ten paid company holidays, and three floating holidays each calendar year.
• Paid volunteer time: 16 hours per calendar year.
• Leave of absence programs, including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
• Business Resource Groups open to all.

What This Job Offers

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