Data Governance Analyst

Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Data Governance, the Data Governance Analyst is responsible for implementation of Data Governance Program activities. The Data Governance Analyst is a hands-on role working toward successful completion of the Program’s objectives. The Data Governance Analyst contributes heavily to successful outcomes in the sphere of UMA’s Digital Transformation initiative.

UMA is a nonprofit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus.

• Anticipated starting salary of $110,000; pay rate negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• $50,000 Life Insurance (UMA paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

Key Responsibilities

Participates as a specialist / analyst on the Data Governance team to conduct the following activities

• Actioning assigned activities of the Data Governance Office (DGO), such as issue intake/triage, governance tooling/platform configuration, stakeholder consultation and communication, editing policy, Data Steward engagement, process implementation, definition of standards, business terminology definitions, research and analysis of DG-related topics.
• Takes instruction and guidance from the Sr Manager of Data Governance.
• Technical and analytical efforts related to a Data Quality Framework, which includes data quality assessment / profiling, data quality monitoring, issue resolution, design and implementation of KPIs/metrics/scorecards.
• Securing data assets. Engagement with the Information Security team and others on issues related to data security, data classification, compliance, audits, risk assessments.
• Collaboration with other Data Governance members and other EDSS team members, such as Business Analysts, Technical Leads, Data Engineers, Quality Assurance testers, Scrum Masters, Project Managers, and other technical or functional specialists.
• Implementation of practical solutions around Data Cataloging (Metadata), Data Lineage, Business Glossary, Data Quality, and Information Security.
• Data Governance advocacy through advancement of data management best practices and concepts, fostering a culture of interaction and cooperation to support UMA’s strategic initiatives.
• Ownership of issues through resolution.
• Documentation of relevant information, e.g. technical specifications / diagrams / etc..
• Knowledge and interest in MDM (Master Data Management) and related topics.
• Knowledge and interest in Business Intelligence, Reporting, Dashboards, Analytics, and related topics.
• Advocacy for best practices in “all-things-data”.
• Prioritization of competing deliverables.
• Participation in scrums and coordination with the Scrum Master.
• Software piloting / evaluation / selection activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Support Institutional Initiatives

• Keep current on institutional goals, objectives, and progress.
• Engage in institutional sponsored activities and initiatives as appropriate.
• Lead with courage in support of change initiatives that impact organization.
• Manages and assists in coordinating efforts between departments within UMA.

Compliance

• Demonstrates knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the Department. of Education, accrediting agencies, CIE, and internal UMA policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates compliance requirements to students and other staff as appropriate and quickly escalates any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

Work Experience, Skills & Abilities

• Significant work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined above, particularly Data Governance.
• Experience with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
• 5+ years working with enterprise data (databases, integrations, reports, files, analysis).
• 5+ years supporting IT operations.
• 5+ years of documentation (requirements, specifications, procedures, presentations, diagrams).
• 5+ years in system engineering / development roles.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems, application integrations, data integrations.
• Ability to quickly learn new software solutions.
• Proficiency in communication, both verbal and written English.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc).
• Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment, and to foster a collaborative, positive environment in line with UMA values.

Working Environment

• Option of Hybrid role with significant flexibility, or Fully Remote role with only occasional, planned onsite or travel requirements.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands

• Requires long periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer.
• Requires ability to travel.
• Requires occasional bending, stooping, and squatting.
• Requires occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs.

OUR VALUES

Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our team members. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody.

ACT WITH INTEGRITY

We operate honestly and ethically in an industry-compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable.

CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES

We live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers. We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’ confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential.

COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESS

We are committed to our team members’ success and to each other’s success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the best talent while offering continuous learning, professional development and career growth opportunities. We recognize and reward our team members for their contributions to the organization and to our students.

PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE

We pursue results with a sense of urgency and purpose. We take responsibility for achieving ambitious, measurable results and hold each other accountable. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges.

HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY

Enjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic and creating a positive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired and to inspire others. We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our successes, both large and small.

WORK AS ONE

We believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues from all types of backgrounds by showing respect and humility when interacting with each other and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. By working together, we win together – as one – ensuring that the goals of the company are the focal point of our efforts.

Acknowledgement

This job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position. It may not include every job responsibility. Job duties may fluctuate based on needs of the business. UMA reserves the right to revise the job or require that additional or different tasks be performed.

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