Senior Data Governance Analyst - U.S. Remote

Senior Data Governance Analyst – U.S. Remote

Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to access, equity, and integrity in the college admissions process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first‑generation, as they apply to over 1,100 diverse member colleges and universities using the Common App free online application.

The Senior Data Governance Analyst is a key contributor within the Data Analytics & Research Division.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead implementation of the Enterprise Information Management program.
• Convene a regular Data Governance Working Group with business and technology stakeholders to define and enforce data governance standards.
• Establish information management policies, processes, and controls across Common App data domains in collaboration with the Vice President, Legal, and data domain leaders.
• Identify data quality initiatives and drive a culture of data accountability across the organization.

Requirements:

• U.S. residency.
• Willing to travel twice annually to the Common App Retreat.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Statistics, or related field.
• 5‑8 years of experience in data governance, data management, and analytics.
• Experience implementing data governance programs, including standards, policies, and data stewardship practices.
• Strong commitment to advancing the organization’s mission by applying data governance practices that support access and equity in college admissions.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and foster collaboration across business and technology stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills translating complex governance concepts into accessible guidance.
• Mentor and guide team members in governance best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in data quality, profiling, and validation techniques.
• High proficiency with data governance tools, data catalog platforms, and metadata management (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica).
• Full fluency in SQL and familiarity with cloud data platforms, especially Databricks.
• Advanced knowledge of master data management, data lineage, and regulatory compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA).

Preferred:

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Information Management, Data Science, Statistics, or related field.
• Regulatory or policy compliance experience related to data management.
• Experience in higher education data governance, data management, and analytics.
• Data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) for governance reporting.
• Higher education data definitions and architecture knowledge.
• Passion for higher education.

• $115,000 – $120,000

Common App is a virtual first environment. We value your time and effort. Our benefits package includes:

• Work‑life balance: virtual‑first office, paid time off (PTO), seven company‑wide holidays, nine floating holidays, sick leave, monthly mental health day, floating holidays prorated by start date, virtual‑first support.
• Choice of PC or MAC laptop, external monitor, keyboard, mouse, headset, one‑time office set‑up stipend, monthly remote work stipend, monthly mobile stipend.
• Financial security: market‑based salaries, performance‑based bonus, 403(b) retirement plan with 5 % company contribution and additional 5 % match, three‑year vesting schedule, immediate participation.
• Health & wellness: two health insurance plans (Health Savings Account, Medical Flexible Savings Account), vision insurance, dental insurance, coverage begins hire date, dependent care flexible spending account, Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health, company life and AD&D insurance, optional additional life insurance, company disability insurance.
• Career development: budgeted annual professional development funds, growth opportunities.
• Additional perks:
  Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program, travel assistance, Pin Paws pet insurance, 1
  
  Password family account.

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter with salary expectations.

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