Senior Data Governance Specialist

Data Ideology•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

At DI, Data Ideology provides Data & Analytics expertise to drive measurable business outcomes, often solving complex business problems for clients. Their data analytics advisory services enable customers to transform data into insights by driving a culture of empowerment and ownership of results. The team consists of highly motivated individuals passionate about learning, understanding, collaborating, and intellectually curious. 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