Senior Data Governance Specialist

Data Ideology • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Data Governance Specialist will support the design and implementation of data governance strategies that emphasize data ownership, quality, and lifecycle management. This role plays a key part in building a strong foundation for organizational data analytics by ensuring data is reliable, accessible, and well-managed.

This is a hands-on, cross-functional role working closely with both business and technical stakeholders to operationalize data governance practices across the organization.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data quality, or data management
• Working knowledge of data governance frameworks and data lifecycle management
• Experience supporting governance initiatives such as classification, ownership, and policy development
• Ability to work with both business and technical stakeholders
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Experience developing documentation such as policies, standards, and process guides
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and working sessions to gather requirements and support governance initiatives
• Assess how data is stored, used, and managed across systems, files, and spreadsheets
• Develop and implement data classification frameworks (e.g., Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted)
• Define and document data handling guidelines, including access, storage, and sharing protocols
• Contribute to data lifecycle management policies, including retention and deletion standards
• Help establish and support data ownership and stewardship roles across the organization
• Identify and mitigate common data risks such as duplication, inconsistent definitions, and uncontrolled sharing
• Support development and execution of phased data governance roadmaps
• Create documentation, policies, and training materials to support adoption
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent and high-quality implementation of governance practices

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Eligibility for Health Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Training and Certification Reimbursement
• Utilization Based Incentive Program
• Commission Incentive Program
• Referral Bonuses
• Work from Home

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees