Workday Data Governance Analyst

Codetech • Evanston, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Master Data Governance Analyst supports the management and proficiency of mastered data across different domains. The role facilitates master data activities to ensure data is accurate, complete, and compliant with data governance policies, supporting an enterprise data governance program and better-informed decision-making. The analyst works closely with functional and technical leaders to define, develop, and implement the data governance program.

This is a six-month contract with potential to extend and potential to convert next year. The position is hybrid, with onsite work on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1603 Orrington Ave, #2000, Evanston, IL 60201.

Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, or another related discipline.
• At least five years of directly related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including at minimum VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and pivot tables.
• Ability to work with technical and nontechnical staff and understand stakeholders' data needs.
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders around common standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work on time.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Strong organization and written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete deliverables by assigned due dates.

Nice To Haves

• Data management experience within a mid-size to large organization or corporation.
• Experience with data management principles, including developing and maintaining a business data glossary and data quality rules.
• Workday experience, particularly Workday Supplier module expertise, extracting and loading Workday data, and building EIBs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the review and analysis of maintenance requests, determine corrective actions, and ensure accurate data is reflected in key systems.
• Establish and manage the account issue resolution process with key stakeholders.
• Serve as the end-to-end master data expert from both data and business perspectives.
• Support planned and ad hoc data analysis and issue resolution for master data topics.
• Partner with downstream stakeholders to facilitate end-to-end master data updates.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures for in-scope domains.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive global data catalog and business glossary.
• Assist with developing and maintaining global data standards, policies, and procedures.
• Lead process improvements related to data flow and quality to improve data accuracy, viability, and value.
• Coordinate recommendations for critical processes with functional, operational, and technical partners, assessing the impact of changes within and across master data domains and on downstream processes and transactions.
• Perform other duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior