Data Governance Analyst

Ergon Inc.'s Business Optimization Department is seeking a full-time Data Governance Analyst to join our team. The Data Governance Analyst (DGA) is a detail-oriented and analytical individual who will play a crucial role in modeling business processes, cleansing and documenting data, analyzing data flows, and understanding the fundamental aspects of data storage and relationship models.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Governance Analyst or in a similar role.
• Experience in an industry where key components include plant maintenance, equipment maintenance, and transportation.
• Strong understanding of data management principles and methodologies.
• Proficient in data modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for data.
• Takes initiative.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with data governance tools and software.
• Knowledge of data privacy and protection regulations.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging data governance and management trends.
• Certification in data governance or data management (e.g., CDMP, DGSP) is a plus.
• Experience with content management systems for unstructured data like OpenText is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Model business processes and document data and data flows.
• Understand and apply the basic fundamentals of data, including how it's created, stored, used, and maintained.
• Conduct data cleanup activities and make informed decisions about what data to keep and what to discard.
• Investigate and analyze data to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Develop and implement data governance policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report on data quality metrics.
• Participate in data governance initiatives and projects.
• Advanced skills in MS-Excel and preferably other analytics and data manipulation tools.

Why Ergon Inc.?

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance

At Ergon Inc., we live by our core values:

• Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
• Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
• Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
• Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We're united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Data Governance Analyst

Location: Flowood, MS

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.