Sr Data Governance Analyst

What You'll Do

We're looking for a Sr Data Governance Analyst to join our Enterprise Data and AI Governance team! In this role, you'll play a key part in advancing our data governance program by facilitating data domain activities, strengthening data management practices, and partnering across the enterprise to reduce risk and enhance the value of data. You'll collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to define standards, consult on governance and risk principles, and bring partners together to resolve complex data challenges.

You'll have the opportunity to :

Support the design and execution of the enterprise data governance program, enabling the strategic, responsible, and ethical use of data across the organization

Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to understand data needs, assess impacts, and provide guidance on data risk management

Facilitate cross-functional data domain groups, driving governance initiatives and ensuring alignment across business units

Collaborate with Data Domain Owners, Data Stewards, and other stakeholders to identify data management issues and opportunities, and work toward sustainable solutions

Provide strategic input into the development of business metadata (terms, definitions, taxonomy), governance standards, and documentation to support consistent data usage

Create, update, and maintain data governance documentation, standards, and artifacts

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years.

Who You Are

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

2+ years of professional data related experience

Experience establishing data quality control and implementing data standards, data stewardship, metadata management, data life cycle management, or data architecture management

Knowledge of data and analytics governance, data quality, and master data management concepts

Understanding of data quality reporting methodologies and capabilities

Skilled in collaborating with a variety of partners, including external consultants and vendors

Ability to influence others across multiple levels and business domains without formal authority

Strong communication, negotiation, influencing and consulting skills with ability to clearly articulate to all leadership and easily translate complex topics for others to understand

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

Project management experience in both large and small-scale projects

Knowledge of and experience using Data Governance tools (e.g., Informatica Axon, Data360, Collibra, etc.) highly preferred

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and / or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$86450 - $144400 / year

Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Pension Eligible

Yes

Work Environments

This role offers an in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangement in Des Moines, IA.

Job Level

We'll consider talent at the next level (Sr Data Governance Analyst II) with the right experience and skills.

Work Authorization / Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO : F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers () and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants ()

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you'll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we're imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services - and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers : with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site () to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Original Posting Date

9 / 2 / 2025

Most Recently Posted Date

10 / 13 / 2025

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