Sr. Associate, Data Governance Policy

Baker Tilly•New Castle, PA

5d•$74,200 - $148,230

About The Position

Baker Tilly is seeking a Sr. Associate, Data Governance to join our Data Governance team within Data Analytics. This role is ideal for a multi-faceted data professional who thrives at the intersection of business and technology. The Sr.Associate will support governance policy development, coordinate across data domains, partner with technical teams on master data management initiatives, and work with system owners to implement data quality rules and controls. This role blends documentation, facilitation, data coordination, and hands-on governance execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field required
2–5 years of experience in data governance, data management, business analysis, analytics, or related roles
Exposure to data quality, master data management, or enterprise data initiatives
Experience working with both business and technical stakeholders
Experience in a consulting or professional services environment
Demonstrated ability to document requirements, policies, and decisions clearly
Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and process improvement
Ability to translate between technical and non-technical audiences
Familiarity with data integration or data platforms (e.g. Databricks, Boomi, or similar tools)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting MDM initiatives

Responsibilities

Partner with data domain leads (e.g., client, finance, HR, operational data) to align on definitions, ownership, and standards
Help coordinate governance activities across business and technical stakeholders
Support data stewardship engagement and domain working groups
Track action items, decisions, and progress across governance initiatives
Partner with system owners to define and implement data quality rules, controls, and monitoring processes
Help identify data quality gaps and coordinate remediation efforts
Support root cause analysis for recurring data issues
Document data quality metrics and reporting processes
Contribute to the development and maintenance of data and AI governance policies, standards, and procedures
Facilitate working sessions and document decisions, frameworks, and ownership models
Maintain governance artifacts such as decision logs, data ownership matrices, and RACI models
Support change management and communication efforts related to governance initiatives