Senior Data Governance Analyst - U.S. Based Remote Opportunity

ABOUT US

Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1100 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application. 

If you are an experienced data governance professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a Senior Data Governance Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Data Governance Analyst is a key contributor within the Data Analytics & Research Division and is responsible for ensuring data integrity, consistency, and compliance across Common App’s data ecosystem. This role leads the implementation of the Enterprise Information Management program and convenes a regular Data Governance Working Group with business and technology stakeholders to define and enforce data governance standards. Reporting to the Vice President of Data Analytics & Research, the Senior Data Governance Analyst will establish information management policies, processes, and controls across Common App’s data domains in collaboration with the Vice President and Legal, identify data quality initiatives and help drive a culture of data accountability across the organization.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

This role requires:

• Candidates must live in the United States.
• Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in data governance, data management, and analytics.
• Experience implementing data governance programs, including standards, policies, and data stewardship practices.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing the organization’s mission by applying data governance practices and analytic approaches that support access and equity in college admissions.
• Effectively leads cross-functional teams to achieve governance goals, fostering collaboration and alignment across business and technology stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex governance concepts into accessible guidance for diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor and guide team members in governance best practices.
• Applies analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and implement process improvements and solutions for operational challenges.
• Advanced proficiency in data quality, profiling, and validation techniques.
• High proficiency with data governance tools, data catalog platforms, and metadata management (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica).
• Fully fluent in querying relational and cloud-based data warehouses using SQL.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (especially Databricks).
• Advanced knowledge of master data management, data lineage, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Information Management, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Background in regulatory or policy compliance related to data management.
• Experience in data governance, data management, and analytics in higher education.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI for governance reporting.
• Familiarity with higher education data definitions and architecture. 
• A passion for higher education is a plus. 

PAY RANGE

• $115,000  - $120,000

Benefits

Common App is a virtual first environment. We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including: 

• Work-Life balance
• Virtual-first office
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Seven company-wide holidays
• Nine floating holidays*
• Sick leave
• Monthly mental health day

*floating holidays prorated depending on start date

• Virtual-first support
• Choice of PC of MAC laptop
• May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
• One-time office set-up stipend
• Monthly remote work stipend
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Financial security