Data Steward

JOB SUMMARY

The Support Staff, Data Management & Governance job performs most complex routine clerical and administrative tasks to support the accuracy, security and effective use of the organization’s data. Working independently under limited supervision for routine situations, this job assists with policy implementation and data quality support to help ensure compliance with regulations, and collaborates with activities related to data architecture, data literacy and technology to support better decision making, operational efficiency and strategic advantage for the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• DATA STORAGE, INTEGRATION & CONSUMPTION: Assists with the implementation of standards for data storage, data in transit and data use in both raw and insight formats.
  
• DATA STANDARDS: Verifies the documentation of data standards to help ensure consistency and quality across all data assets, and that policies are followed.
  
• DATA QUALITY: Assists the team to ensure the accuracy, consistency and reliability of data throughout its lifecycle by reviewing data quality standards and metrics, and performing identified corrections while supporting data quality audits as needed following data standards. .
  
• POLICY DEVELOPMENT & GOVERNANCE: Supports the implementation of data governance policies using data practices aligned with organizational goals and defined frameworks.
  
• DATA OPERATIONS & STEWARDSHIP: Applies identified improvements to support reduction of data quality defects, optimize efficiency and speed while maintaining compliance to regulations and policies.
  
• DATA LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT: Reviews data from initiation to decommissioning through the lifecycle to correct errors and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
  
• COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT: Collaborates with the implementation of data governance, risk and compliance processes and controls to support continuous improvement, mitigate risk and align with applicable laws and regulations.
  
• DATA LITERACY & TRAINING: Supports the team with activities related to training programs to help improve organizational literacy and compliance to data standards and policies.
  
• TECHNOLOGY: Assists with the execution of sustained solutions to data management and governance technologies to advance data practices for improved compliance, efficiency and value.
  

MINIMUM & TYPICAL YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum requirement of 4 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 5 years or more of relevant experience.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  
• Experience with Data Management and Governance
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in programming language or business intelligence tools
  
• Confirmed skills querying relational databases with query language
  
• Confirmed understanding of Data Governance concepts