Data Governance Analyst

Data Governance Analyst

You're looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That's why we're looking for a Data Governance Analyst to provide advanced technical, governance, and program support for the Firm's enterprise data management function, with a focus on cloud-based and SaaS platforms.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting with managing and maturing the Firm's enterprise data management program, partnering with IT, Security, Records, Legal, Compliance, and business teams to align data management practices with Firm policy and business needs.
• Supporting governance and operational oversight of Microsoft 365 and related SaaS platforms, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, OneNote, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra, and Varonis.
• Assisting with the implementation and administration of retention, sensitivity labeling, classification, data loss prevention, eDiscovery, legal hold, and information protection policies.
• Supporting data retention, archival, recovery, destruction, defensible deletion, legal hold preservation, and data disposition processes across cloud and SaaS platforms.
• Assisting Information Security with investigations, audits, access reviews, and risk remediation efforts and supporting controls that protect confidential, client, attorney, business, and regulated data.
• Identifying opportunities to automate recurring governance, audit, reporting, access review, and compliance activities.
• Providing senior-level support for data management, governance, access, retention, search, and compliance issues; troubleshooting data access, migration, integration, search, and permissions challenges; and serving as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A minimum of four years of experience in enterprise data management, information governance, Microsoft 365 administration, data governance, compliance, records management, cybersecurity, or related IT roles.
• Experience supporting or managing cloud and SaaS data platforms, with strong experience in Microsoft 365 services, especially Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, OneNote, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Entra.
• Experience with Varonis or similar data security posture, permissions analysis, or data access governance platforms.
• Experience with data governance, retention, classification, eDiscovery, legal hold, data lifecycle management, and compliance practices, as well as helping organizations transition from on-premises data management practices to cloud-first governance models.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, along with strong communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment, with strong project, time management, and organizational skills. Experience supporting regulated or professional services environments is preferred.

Pay Range for Candidates in Baltimore, MD:

$110,000 - $117,000 per year

The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location. Additional compensation may include discretionary bonuses and overtime, if eligible. Overtime wages earned will be paid in compliance with applicable law.

Committing your time and talent is no small matter—at Venable, we know that superior client service begins with an investment in our people. Our competitive compensation, robust benefits, and programs that support our employees' well-being, families, and futures reflect our dedication to prioritizing the whole person, not just the professional.

Venable's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm's benefit offerings upon hire.

Here, we strive to offer the kind of care that radiates, from our colleagues to our clients, to our communities, so that success finds everyone.

Core Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Skills and Technical Abilities

• A minimum of four years of experience in enterprise data management, information governance, Microsoft 365 administration, data governance, compliance, records management, cybersecurity, or related IT roles.
• Experience supporting or managing cloud and SaaS data platforms.
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 services, especially Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, OneNote, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Entra.
• Experience with Varonis or similar data security posture, permissions analysis, or data access governance platforms.
• Experience with data governance, retention, classification, eDiscovery, legal hold, data lifecycle management, and compliance practices.
• Experience supporting regulated or professional services environments preferred.
• Experience helping organizations transition from on-premises data management practices to cloud-first governance models.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project, time management and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Work is mainly sedentary.