Data Governance Specialist

This position will be a 6-month contract with potential for FTE hire . It will be located in Columbus, OH and will be 5 days onsite. Qualifications 3+ years experience in data governance, data management, analytics, or related data roles Strong understanding of data governance concepts, data quality practices, and meta data management Experience partnering with business stakeholders to define and manage data Familiarity with data governance tools such as Microsoft Purview or similar platforms preferred Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to clearly document and explain data concepts The ability to read and write small letters and numbers; the ability to make arithmetic calculations; and the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions Key Responsibilities Partners with business stakeholders to define, approve, and maintain data glossary terms and key metrics Establishes and maintains business glossaries, data definitions, data dictionary, and metadata within governance tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview) Supports and advances enterprise data governance standards, policies, and best practices Defines and reinforces data ownership and stewardship responsibilities across business domains Performs data profiling and supports data quality initiatives, including identifying issues and tracking remediation activities Contributes to the development and execution of data archive and retention policies Advances data sensitivity classification and supports appropriate data security practices Facilitates governance working sessions and cross-functional alignment discussions Ensures governance standards and definitions are consistently applied across reporting, analytics, and operational use cases Identifies opportunities to improve data trust, usability, and consistency across systems and teams Maintains a clear understanding of Kimball Midwest’s goals and ensures adherence to company policies, standards, and procedures Performs other duties as assigned by the Data Governance Senior Product Manager or Director of Enterprise Data and Architecture #J-18808-Ljbffr