Data Governance Analyst

Data Governance Analyst

Date Posted: Oct 19, 2026

Requisition ID: 485431

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD):

Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside-the-box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana’s employment future. If managed properly, Indiana’s workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country’s economic growth.

Role Overview:

The Data Governance Analyst supports the Chief Data Officer and the Data Governance Manager in building and sustaining DWD’s new Data Governance Program. The role helps define roles and responsibilities, establish policies, improve data quality, and strengthen how workforce data is managed and used across the agency. This position collaborates with diverse stakeholders and contributes to data governance projects including data sharing, data quality, and data privacy initiatives, while promoting best practices across the agency. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, comfort navigating ambiguity, and technical proficiency in data governance. Experience in change management or training is a plus.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $70,122.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator ( to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Develops and manages metadata and data dictionaries for principal data assets;

• Identifies the technical metadata sources, define business contextual enrichment requirements, define user training requirements, and define user access permissions needed to support the business use cases;

• Assumes overall responsibility for the successful execution of assigned data governance projects;

• Provides assistance to divisions for the creation of data governance initiatives and KPIs

• Works to create and maintain robust data documentation for all data sources, in partnership with other data teams;

• Assists in the rollout of the data governance framework at an agency, with a focus on improving data quality and protecting sensitive data through enhancements to existing policies/procedures, standards, governance metrics, tools, and data architecture;

• Collaborates to design data quality checks to ensure the validity and cleanliness of agency datasets prior to their use in analysis reporting;

• Defines roles and responsibilities related to data governance and ensures clear accountability for the stewardship of principal data assets;

• Serves as a liaison between divisions and technical teams to ensure that data-related business requirements for protecting sensitive data are clearly defined communicated, and well-understood as part of operational prioritization and planning;

• Assists with the development and maintenance of an inventory of information maps, including authoritative systems and owners;

• Facilitates the development and implementation of data quality standards, and adoption requirements across the agency;

• Assists the data governance leadership with identifying new opportunities for data governance improvement throughout the agency and mobilizing resources to implement change;

• Resolves issues escalated from division data governance representatives;

• Provides progress reports to leadership and oversee periodic updates to the data governance roadmap;

• Identifies new business opportunities pertaining to the use of data assets to achieve efficiency and effectiveness; representing data as a strategic business asset.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

• a Bachelor's Degree and 3+ year of experience, or

• an Associate's Degree and 5+ years of experience, or

• at least 7+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

• Specific and extensive knowledge of data governance best practices, business and technology issues related to the management of enterprise assets and approaches to data protection;

• Knowledge of data-related government regulatory requirements and emerging trends and issues;

• Demonstrated consulting skills, with change management concepts and strategies, including communication, culture change, and performance management system design;

• Knowledge of data architecture and technology solutions;

• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt and use novel tools, as needed;

• Experience in leading workshops or training sessions with a user community is a plus;

• Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities;

• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written;

• Excellent change management and relationship management skills;

• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple and fluid demands;

• Ability to maintain effective and professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Ability to lead and/or mentor in a professional or academic setting;

• Ability to work with large-scale data or project management and oversight.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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