Data Governance Engineer

Illinois Tollway - Downers Grove, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Downers Grove, IL

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The Data Governance Engineer at the Illinois Tollway plays a vital role in supporting the implementation and maintenance of the enterprise-wide data governance framework. This position focuses on developing and managing the technical aspects of data governance initiatives, ensuring data quality, protection, and compliance across the organization. The role is essential for enhancing the overall data management strategy and supporting the organization's commitment to transparency and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement technical solutions to support the enterprise data governance framework
• Create and maintain data quality rules, data lineage, and metadata management systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data governance tools and processes into existing systems
• Develop and implement data protection mechanisms for sensitive information
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of enterprise information maps and data inventories
• Implement and manage data quality monitoring and reporting tools
• Support the development of data governance metrics and performance indicators
• Support Data Stewards and Data Custodians in the management of their data assets
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of data governance technologies

Requirements

• Experience in data governance, data management, or related field
• Strong understanding of data quality principles and practices
• Proficiency in data governance tools and technologies
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with data protection regulations and compliance standards
• Experience with data lineage and metadata management
• Knowledge of data visualization tools
• Understanding of enterprise architecture and data modeling

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities