Data Governance Analyst

Role: Data Governance Analyst Position Type: Contract to Hire Location: Oklahoma City, OK Pay Rate Range: $35.00 - $39.00 / Per Hour Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). About the Position Our client is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to help establish and mature enterprise data governance practices across the organization. This newly created position will play a critical role in improving data quality, governance controls, metadata management, and data lineage while supporting future AI and advanced analytics initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine strong data governance expertise with hands‑on SQL skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to help shape long‑term data strategy while ensuring enterprise data remains accurate, trusted, secure, and ready to support data‑driven decision making. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain enterprise data governance policies, standards, and best practices. Develop and execute data quality validation processes, profiling activities, and governance controls to improve trust and reliability of enterprise data. Build and maintain SQL-driven data quality checks, remediation processes, and automated validation routines. Create and maintain metadata repositories, business glossaries, data dictionaries, and data lineage documentation. Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define enterprise data standards and improve data governance maturity. Support AI and advanced analytics initiatives by ensuring governed, high‑quality, and well‑documented data assets are available for use. Implement governance processes related to data lineage, versioning, traceability, and explainability. Analyze and remediate data integration issues, inconsistencies, and quality concerns using SQL and related technologies. Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Actuarial, IT, and other business teams to standardize data practices and improve data stewardship. Support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives related to governance, data quality, analytics, and emerging AI frameworks. Preferred Experience Strong experience with data governance, data quality management, and enterprise data management initiatives. Advanced SQL and T‑SQL development skills, including query optimization, stored procedures, and data analysis. Experience implementing and supporting enterprise metadata management platforms such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, or similar solutions. Knowledge of data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and data integration methodologies. Experience with Microsoft Power Platform technologies including Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate. Exposure to AI and machine learning workflows, including data preparation and governance considerations. Familiarity with PySpark or other large‑scale data processing technologies is a plus. Experience within insurance, financial services, or other highly regulated industries is strongly preferred. Relevant certifications such as CDMP, CIPP, or related data governance certifications are beneficial. Ideal Candidate Profile Strong communicator who can effectively bridge the gap between business users and technical teams. Passionate about data quality, governance, and helping organizations make better decisions through trusted data. Strategic thinker capable of designing governance frameworks while also contributing hands‑on technical work. Detail‑oriented professional with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment where priorities may shift. Collaborative team player who enjoys working cross‑functionally to improve business processes and data maturity. Naturally curious individual who stays current with evolving data governance, analytics, and AI best practices. Self‑motivated professional who takes ownership of initiatives and drives meaningful improvements across the organization. Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Addison Group