Data Governance & Analytics Specialist

• https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/27237

• Virginia, United States

• DATA INTEL & ANALYTICS

• VP DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY

Title: Data Governance & Analytics Specialist

Agency: VP DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY

Location: Remote

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

The Data Governance & Analytics Specialist drives the operational success of the enterprise data governance program by combining policy implementation with hands-on data analysis. This role bridges the gap between technology infrastructure and business requirements. The ideal candidate does not just manage data policies from a high level, but actively writes queries, profiles datasets, and uses analytical tools to investigate data quality issues, map data lineage, and ensure corporate data assets are trusted, secure, and compliant.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Intermediate to advanced SQL skills for data profiling, ad-hoc querying, and database exploration (Snowflake, Databricks, SQL Server).
• Proficiency in building data quality dashboards and operational reports using Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Solid grasp of data warehousing principles and data modeling concepts (conceptual, logical, physical).
• Strong problem-solving abilities to trace and analyze data issues across complex system architectures.
• Ability to translate complex data profiles and technical structures into clear business language.
• High precision in writing technical documentation, analyzing data outputs, and drafting data policies.

Additional Considerations: