Associate, Data Governance

NBMBAA St. Louis Chapter

Chicago, IL0–2 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn

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New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
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TableauData visualizationPythonSQLLLMsData analysis
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On-site in Chicago
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Not stated by the employer.
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About the Role

Implement and support data governance processes from both a business and technical perspective leveraging AI technologies. Implement and support Metadata Management, Data Lineage, Data Quality, and other essential Data Governance functions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Data Domain Owners and SMEs to identify CDE’s (Critical Data Elements), define data elements for the Business Glossary, and define business rules.
  • Collaborate with data owners and stewards to identify data sources and build out the business metadata.
  • Build end-to-end business and technical data lineage across disparate sources by working with business and technical SMEs/developers, understanding application system/technical design.
  • Create data flow diagrams and data mappings at the field level across systems by leveraging AI to analyze technical designs and data paths.
  • Build data quality rules for the critical data elements (CDEs) and manage data quality exceptions.
  • Develop Data Quality Dashboards and reports in Tableau for monitoring and reporting data health.
  • Actively use AI technologies to accelerate daily tasks, understand data sets, and trace data flows.
  • Help build reusable AI agents to automate data quality anomalies/issues identification, monitoring, and track data lineage changes over time.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Ability to communicate effectively with Business and Technical SMEs, Architects, Analysts, Developers, and other IT and business teams.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team to successfully complete projects.
  • Ability to multitask and meet aggressive deadlines efficiently and effectively.
  • Proficient with Python and SQL for data handling and analysis.
  • Strong interest or foundational experience using Generative AI tools (like Claude or ChatGPT) to accelerate workflows and problem-solve.
  • Understanding of data governance concepts or tools like Collibra.
  • Strong data analysis capabilities.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office desktop tools (Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Experience with Business Intelligence/Reporting tools such as Tableau.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to work with users, peers, and management.
  • Familiarity with draw.io or similar diagramming tools.

Technical Skills

  • Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Python
  • Tableau
  • Generative AI Platforms (Claude)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data analytics, computer science, or related field.

Note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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