About this role
Location: 30 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Type: Hybrid- Monday-Thursday onsite with Friday's being remote
A proactive and detail-oriented Data Governance Analyst to contribute to enterprise-wide data governance initiatives. This role plays a key part in supporting the consistency, clarity, and usability of data across departments. The ideal candidate will bring foundational experience in data management, a working knowledge of data modeling and analytics tools, and a strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. This position offers the opportunity to grow into a strategic data governance leader by working closely with senior analysts and business stakeholders to define and standardize key data elements, relationships, and metrics.
Key Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Support & Requirements Gathering
Assist in scheduling and documenting stakeholder interviews.Capture initial definitions of KPIs, metrics, and business terms.Help facilitate workshops and take notes to support alignment efforts.Metadata & Data Definition Maintenance
Populate and update metadata repositories or data catalogs under supervision.Ensure definitions are tagged correctly and follow naming conventions.Flag inconsistencies or gaps in definitions for review by senior analysts.Basic Data Modeling Support
Assist in documenting table relationships and entity mappings.Use tools like ER diagrams or spreadsheets to visualize simple data structures.Validate foreign key relationships and report anomalies.Metric Logic Implementation (Entry-Level)
Support the creation of basic Python scripts/Databricks Metric View for metric calculations.Test and validate logic created by senior analysts.Maintain a library of reusable scripts and templates.Governance Standards Compliance
Apply existing governance policies to new data assets.Participate in data quality checks and report issues.Help enforce metadata tagging and naming conventions.Documentation & Visualization
Create simple flowcharts, diagrams, and documentation for internal use.Translate technical concepts into user-friendly guides for business users.Maintain version control of documentation and ensure accessibility. 0–2 years of experience in data analysis, governance, or related fieldsBasic understanding of relational databases and data modelingExposure to Python for data manipulationStrong attention to detail and willingness to learnGood communication and organizational skills Base Salary: 90-110k
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