Data Governance Analyst II

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

- Competitive pay with bonus opportunities

- Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long

- term disability, and life insurance

- Relocation assistance

- Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.

- Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Data Governance Analyst II | Pay Range: $76,000.00 -$96,900.00

Join our dynamic Data Governance team as our new Data Governance Analyst II!

Do you excel in ensuring the seamless operation of critical systems, specifically focusing on developing, implementing, and continually managing a data governance framework? This role establishes standards and provides guidance for safeguarding, storing, retaining, utilizing, and complying with data-related regulations at SPP.

Additionally, you'll contribute to researching the ideal data governance tools for data cataloging, maintenance of data governance related policies/standards/procedures, process monitoring, control implementation, and promoting best practices in data management.

Don’t miss this chance to join a dynamic organization committed to shaping the future of energy. Apply today and be part of our journey to turn data into information and information into insights that power our nation forward.

To be successful as a Data Governance Analyst II, we're looking for:

- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, operations research, information systems, engineering, economics, or equivalent work experience supporting data governance technology processes.

- Level II: Three (3) years’ experience in similar data analysis focused on data governance or data quality management role utilizing data management tools such as Informatica, SAS, SQL, and other similar tools.

- Excellent listening, interpersonal, collaboration, written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.

- Experience as a “team player” with strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across and at all levels within the organization.

- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that are required to assess effectiveness of data management practices in both simple and complex business processes.

- Applicable knowledge of data governance frameworks or similar frameworks as a practice (i.e., data lifecycle management, data types, data lineage, data methodologies, data retention, data analytics and reporting, data protections, etc.)

- Written documentation skills applicable to policies, processes, procedures.

- Knowledge of data analytics and data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, SAP BI, Power BI, Toad, Tableau, etc.)

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

- Ability to consume technical concepts and translate technical concepts to non-technical staff.

- Self-starter who can create, facilitate new concepts, engage in multiple initiatives, and interact with a diverse group of stakeholders across the company with minimal oversight.

- The exercise of independent judgment without fear of reprisal.

- Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment while handling multiple priorities.

- Excellent organizational skills.

- General understanding of industry compliance requirements.

Preferred:

- Experience with cloud and on-prem data systems.

- Hands-on experience with data-related tool implementations.

- Experience with automation of data governance processes (e.g., metadata harvesting, workflow approval, reporting).

- Knowledge and/or hands-on experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies and data protection strategies.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type, Location and Hours :

This is a full-time, onsite hybrid position based in Little Rock, Arkansas (Central Arkansas). The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended hours may be required. Job requires managing staff working rotating shift schedules with long hours.

Travel Requirement:

This position requires moderate travel (approximately 10%).

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool.

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