Senior Data Governance Analyst

Security Benefit Business Services / Everly Life • Topeka, KS

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Data Governance Analyst — Unstructured Data & AI Readiness you will serve as a recognized subject matter expert on Security Benefit’s Data Governance team, owning the operationalization of governance practices for unstructured content — including documents, email, collaboration platforms, and cloud repositories. You will ensure enterprise information is trusted, compliant, and optimized for AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) use cases, while driving Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) program execution across the organization. This role sits at the intersection of traditional records and retention governance and next-generation AI readiness, making it a critical enabler of Security Benefit’s data strategy and its $60 billion asset management mission.
This role reports to the AVP, Data Strategy & Enablement and sits within the Data Governance chapter, providing governance services and standards across Agile Product Teams. It can be performed remotely or in a hybrid capacity from our Topeka or Overland Park, Kansas offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Library & Information Science, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5–7 years of experience in data governance, information management, records management, data operations, or a closely related discipline
• Working knowledge of unstructured data governance concepts including metadata management, content classification, sensitivity labeling, information lifecycle management, legal hold, and records retention
• Hands-on experience with one or more enterprise content platforms: SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Slack, or comparable cloud content repositories
• Demonstrated SharePoint Online expertise including site architecture, content types, managed metadata term stores, permission modeling, and document library governance; experience supporting SharePoint migrations from on-premises or legacy file share environments (e.g., FSx) strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview (or predecessor tools: Azure Information Protection, MIP) for sensitivity labeling and compliance management; willingness to develop deep proficiency required
• Automation-first orientation: evaluates AI/ML-assisted and platform-native automation options (e.g., Purview auto-labeling, SharePoint Syntex, Power Automate) before recommending manual processes
• Exposure to data catalog or metadata management tooling (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or similar); willingness to develop proficiency in Security Benefit’s selected platform required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to translate complex governance concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of AI/ML governance concepts, including data readiness for RAG architectures, is a meaningful differentiator
• Experience in financial services or a regulated data environment preferred
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, or scripting for data profiling and quality validation a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead operationalization of unstructured data governance across AWS-based cloud platforms, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other enterprise content stores — supporting Data Owners and Stewards in classifying, sensitivity-labeling, and retention-tagging content for AI fitness, regulatory compliance, and eDiscovery readiness
• Enable trusted use of unstructured data in AI, analytics, and RAG solutions; collaborate with the Gen AI & Innovation team and enterprise Risk function to provide governance inputs into AI intake processes, risk assessments, and data asset inventories
• Execute information lifecycle workflows including classification, retention scheduling, disposition, and audit readiness across enterprise content platforms; administer legal hold placement and release under Legal’s direction
• Support administration and user adoption of Microsoft Purview for sensitivity labeling and information protection across Microsoft 365 and connected platforms
• Develop and maintain metadata taxonomies, classification schemas, and controlled vocabularies for unstructured content; administer and extend enterprise data catalog coverage to include unstructured content assets
• Serve as governance SME for Security Benefit’s FSx-to-SharePoint migration initiative, ensuring governance standards — site architecture, content taxonomy, sensitivity labeling, and retention controls — are designed into the platform from the ground up
• Develop and advocate for automated and AI/ML-assisted tagging and classification approaches using Microsoft Purview auto-labeling, SharePoint Syntex, and comparable platform-native capabilities to minimize manual burden on business users
• Partner with Data Owners, Stewards, Legal, Privacy, Platform Architecture, and data teams to design workflows and automation supporting unstructured data classification, retention controls, and access governance
• Develop and deliver training materials, adoption guides, and governance communications to business and technology stakeholders on unstructured data governance standards and tooling
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to IC 1/IC 2 Governance Analysts on classification, metadata, and stewardship practices

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses
• 33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance)
• Paid parental leave after 90 days of service
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Life Insurance
• Educational assistance
• Associate assistance programs

What This Job Offers

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