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Data Governance Specialist

eTeam Inc.

Las Vegas, NV(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Cataloguing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Lake, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Sets, Data Structures, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Documentation, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metadata, Microsoft Visio, Privacy Controls, Quality Assurance, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, SQL (Structured Query Language), Stewardship, Support Documentation, System Integration (SI), Traceability, Usability Engineering, Vehicle Driving
LOCATION
Las Vegas, NV(remote)
POSTED
2 days ago
Role Name: Data Governance Specialist
Work site: Las Vegas, NV (Remote)

Job Description:
Job Title: Data Governance Specialist

Role Summary**

The Data Governance Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining enterprise data governance artifacts, ensuring transparency of data flows, consistent documentation of data exchanges, and effective population of the enterprise data catalog (Alation). This role supports trusted, compliant, and well-governed data across systems and external vendor integrations.

### **Key Responsibilities**

- **Data Flow & Lineage**
- Create and maintain **end-to-end data flow diagrams** across source systems, integrations, and downstream consumers
- Support data lineage documentation to improve traceability and auditability
- **Data Exchange Documentation**
- Document **field-level metadata**, definitions, business rules, and data usage for extracts shared with external vendors
- Maintain detailed records of **data extracts, transformations, and transmission processes**
- **Governance Policies**
- Develop and document **policies and standards for data exchange**, including security, privacy, and compliance requirements
- Ensure adherence to enterprise data governance frameworks and controls
- **Data Catalog (Alation)**
- Populate and maintain **Alation data catalog** with datasets, glossary terms, metadata, lineage, and ownership information
- Collaborate with data owners/stewards to ensure **catalog completeness and accuracy**
- **Data Quality & Stewardship**
- Support data quality initiatives through documentation of rules, issues, and remediation tracking
- Partner with stakeholders to improve data transparency and usability
- **Stakeholder Collaboration**
- Work with business, IT, and vendor teams to gather requirements and validate data assets
- Act as a bridge between technical and business teams to ensure clarity of data definitions and usage

### **Qualifications & Experience**

**For B2 Level (3 5 years)**

- 3 5 years of experience in **data governance, data management, or data analysis**
- Hands-on experience with **data catalog tools (preferably Alation)** or similar platforms
- Working knowledge of **data modeling, metadata management, and data lineage concepts**
- Experience documenting **data flows, field-level mappings, and system integrations**
- Strong SQL/data querying fundamentals and familiarity with relational data structures

**For C1 Level (6 10 years)**

- 6 10 years of experience in **data governance, metadata management, or data stewardship roles**
- Proven experience leading **data catalog initiatives (Alation preferred)** and governance artifact development
- Deep understanding of **data exchange standards, policies, and regulatory considerations**
- Experience defining and implementing **data governance policies and frameworks**
- Ability to drive cross-functional alignment with senior business and technology stakeholders

### **Core Skills**

- Data Governance, Metadata Management, Data Lineage
- Data Flow Diagramming (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart)
- Data Cataloging (Alation preferred)
- Data Quality & Stewardship Practices
- SQL and Data Analysis
- Strong documentation and communication skills

### **Nice-to-Have**

- Experience in **data lake / medallion architectures (Bronze/Silver/Gold)** and enterprise platforms
- Exposure to **data privacy, vendor data exchanges, or regulated environments**
- Familiarity with tools such as **Databricks, Kafka, ETL pipelines, or integration platforms**

About the Company

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eTeam Inc.

Looking for a great job? Join eTeam. We’re looking for talented staffing professionals to join our staff. We also provide contract assignments and full-time jobs at Fortune 2000 Companies. We’ve been named one of the best companies to work for by Staffing Industry Analysts and New Jersey Business.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
www.eteaminc.com

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