Data Analyst, Data Governance

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Governance & Data Quality

• Maintain and curate governance artifacts using Microsoft Purview for cataloging and lineage, and Databricks for scalable profiling and data quality rule execution.
• Partner with QA data analysts and Python developers to profile data assets to measure and report on quality dimensions, conduct data quality assessments, and implement data remediation and correction plans.
• Maintain and enforce master data and reference data mappings including point‑in‑time relationships and exception rules.

Execution & Enablement

• Partner explicitly with the Data Governance Committee and steward network; prepare inputs, track decisions, and record outcomes.
• Document data flows and standardize metadata practices to improve consistency, usability, and support enterprise data initiatives.
• Partner with Compliance to apply and maintain data classification and tagging standards in data tools to support compliance, protection, and lineage transparency across the data lifecycle.
• Support the creation and maintenance of curated ("gold") data assets and user acceptance testing (UAT) workflows for trusted analytics and compliance.

Business and Data Analysis

• Facilitate the translation of business challenges into Data Governance and data quality requirements by partnering with Business Analysts who create user stories, use cases, process flows, or solution concepts.
• Identify data governance and data quality risks early and work with business analysts to ensure requirements and supporting mitigation plans are developed.
• Provide data governance input to business analysts during solution planning by ensuring data quality standards and stewardship expectations are documented.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve enterprise data issues, drive initiatives to closure, achieve desired results, and support change as needed.
• Define and track success metrics for governance adoption and data quality improvements across enterprise data assets.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis or related roles.
• SQL proficiency and experience with catalog or lineage tooling; prefer Purview, Collibra or Profisee as transferable experience.
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Experience working in a life and health insurance operational environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Azure Databricks for scalable profiling and rule execution.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., NAIC, HIPAA).
• Certification in data governance or data management (e.g., DAMA CDMP).
• Experience in Medicare programs and financial services domains.

What AmeriLife Offers

A comprehensive benefits package that includes PTO, medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, disability insurance, and life insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive.

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Background Screening Statement

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, which may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history check, and other job-related inquiries, as permitted by law. All screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and information collected will be kept confidential. If any adverse decision is made based on the results, applicants will be notified and given an opportunity to respond.