Senior Data Governance and Quality Analyst

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An overview of this role

As a Sr. Data Governance and Quality Analyst joining our team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and enforce data governance standards, manage data catalog, perform data quality assessments, and contribute to the overall success of the Data governance and data quality program and roadmap.

You can learn more about the Enterprise Data Team and Data Governance and Quality Team here.

What You’ll Do  

• Solve technical problems of high scope and complexity including projects such as Account Data Mastery, Data Quality Programs etc.
• Build close relationships with other functional teams to truly democratize data understanding and access
• Proactively identify, prioritize, and lead the resolution of governance and quality issues for enterprise data assets with data stewards and stakeholders
• Maintain and enhance Data Governance processes. Work with Security, Legal, Compliance teams to define data policies and work with cross functional teams to implement controls and procedures to ensure compliance
• Contributes in building data dictionary and implementing business requirements for Data Catalog
• Coordinates with data domain stewards and subject matter experts to define/validate business definitions for data elements, review data lineage and maintain metadata for data elements
• Provide mentorship for Associate and Intermediate members of the team to help them grow in their responsibilities

What You’ll Bring 

• 6+ years experience in an analytics role and data governance role
• Experience in drafting and implementing data governance policies, procedures and standards
• Strong understanding of Master Data Management,  preferable is there is prior experience in it 
• Fluent in all Data Analysis technologies defined in the Data Team Platform
• Deep understanding of SQL, Data Visualization and Business Intelligence practices
• Have demonstrated experience in Data Catalog implementation and support at an enterprise level
• Strong knowledge in data architecture and data engineering, good understanding of data sources, transformation rules, and uses of the data for the area of stewardship

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off 
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund
• Parental leave 
• Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

Remote-Global

The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.

California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range$84,000—$180,000 USD

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