Senior Data Governance Analyst

Join Kforce Technology Staffing as a Senior Data Governance Analyst in Draper, Salt Lake County, UT, and lead enterprise‑wide data governance initiatives for a large, stable organization. This role ensures master data accuracy, consistency, and integrity while supporting strategic reporting and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures across the enterprise.
• Lead master data management (MDM) initiatives to maintain high‑quality, consistent data across multiple systems.
• Collaborate with business owners, data stewards, and IT teams to define data ownership and data lifecycle processes.
• Conduct data quality assessments, root‑cause analysis, and remediation plans to improve data accuracy.
• Create and maintain data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data lineage documentation.
• Support strategic reporting, business intelligence, and analytics projects by ensuring reliable source data.
• Provide training and guidance to stakeholders on data governance best practices.
• Monitor compliance with governance frameworks and report metrics to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in data governance, master data management, or data quality roles.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA‑DMBOK, DCAM).
• Hands‑on experience with MDM tools (e.g., Informatica, Oracle, SAP MDG) and data profiling utilities.
• Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and metadata management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Preferred Experience

• Certifications such as CDMP, DGSP, or similar.
• Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government).
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data lake architectures.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $126,611.24 annually. Competitive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and professional development opportunities.

Location

Draper, Salt Lake County, UT – on‑site role with occasional remote flexibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Senior Data Governance Analyst do?

They define and enforce data governance policies, manage master data, improve data quality, and support analytics and reporting across the organization.

What experience is required for this position?

At least 5 years in data governance or master data management, knowledge of governance frameworks, SQL skills, and experience with MDM tools.

Is remote work possible for this role?

The position is based in Draper, UT with on‑site responsibilities, though occasional remote flexibility may be offered.