Data Governance Analyst with Alation Exp

Avance Consulting - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Fort Worth, TX

About the position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Data Governance Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data governance principles and hands-on experience with data governance tools, particularly Alation and Monte Carlo. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining data governance processes and frameworks, leveraging these tools to ensure data quality, compliance, and overall data management excellence. As a Data Governance Analyst, you will develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and enforce data governance best practices, ensuring that data is managed effectively across the organization. Conducting data quality assessments will be a key part of your responsibilities, where you will identify data issues and implement remediation plans to enhance data integrity. Utilizing Alation's data catalog capabilities, you will enhance data discovery and data lineage, making it easier for teams to access and understand the data they are working with. You will also leverage Monte Carlo to establish and monitor data governance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs). Working closely with data stewards and data owners, you will ensure compliance with data governance policies and standards, providing training and guidance to end-users on data governance practices and tools. Collaboration with IT teams will be essential as you integrate Alation and Monte Carlo with other data management and analytics platforms. Staying up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in data governance will allow you to recommend improvements to the data governance program, ensuring that our practices remain cutting-edge and effective.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and enforce data governance best practices.
• Conduct data quality assessments, identify data issues, and implement remediation plans.
• Utilize Alation's data catalog capabilities to enhance data discovery and data lineage.
• Leverage Monte Carlo for establishing and monitoring data governance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Work closely with data stewards and data owners to ensure compliance with data governance policies and standards.
• Provide training and guidance to end-users on data governance practices and tools.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate Alation and Monte Carlo with other data management and analytics platforms.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in data governance and recommend improvements to the data governance program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in data governance roles, preferably with hands-on experience using Alation/Monte Carlo.
• Good understanding of modern enterprise data management (Data Lakehouse, Data Democratization, Data Observability etc.) leveraging cloud data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, PowerBI, Azure Data platform.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, data management best practices, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Familiarity with data cataloging, data lineage, and data quality concepts.
• Proficiency in SQL for data querying and analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Certifications in data governance, data management, or related fields are a plus.
• Knowledge of Airlines domain is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Certifications in data governance, data management, or related fields.
• Knowledge of Airlines domain.