Data Governance Architect

$66,380 - $170,038/Yr

Stride K12 - Dover, DE

Full-time - Mid Level

Dover, DE

Educational Services

About the position

The Data Governance Architect at Stride, Inc. serves as the primary liaison between business owners and data solutions, ensuring that data practices align with business needs. This role is pivotal in designing and leading data governance initiatives, promoting responsible data management across various teams within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Gather, refine, prioritize, and manage business and product data use-cases into an actionable backlog.
• Drive data protection, traceability, and privacy compliance processes as the administrator of the OneTrust platform.
• Define data quality rules and appropriate data uses and protections for domain-based data modeling.
• Coordinate and communicate data priorities, delivery, and value to various audiences, aligning expectations and resolving conflicts.
• Translate business data needs into actionable requirements and connect stakeholders to appropriate teams and solutions.
• Consult on product and platform development to ensure compliance with data governance standards.

Requirements

• Seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in data analytics, data modeling, data science, data architecture, or database management.
• Experience in designing and implementing technical data governance practices including metadata management and data quality.
• Experience with various database types (relational, unstructured, graph) in cloud and on-prem environments.
• Deep understanding of data governance practices including data lineage and data contracts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop relationships across functions.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems, or related field.
• Ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in data-related roles.
• Experience in K-12 education as a teacher, researcher, or data personnel.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Retirement contributions
• Paid time off
• Bonus eligibility