Data Governance Lead

Title: Data Governance Analyst

Location: Greenwood Village, CO | 4 days onsite, 1 remote

Contract Type: Long-term contract

Pay Rate: $58/hr

ROLE OVERVIEW

Our client is in the middle of one of the most significant chapters in its history. With a new merger now officially approved and integration underway, the Data Governance team is not standing still. They are actively redesigning how governance is done, shifting from a traditional approval model to a comprehensive, triage-based approach that connects privacy, policy, auditing, and data cataloging into a unified framework.

This contract opportunity puts you directly alongside the Data Governance Manager as her closest collaborator. You will lead technical initiatives, guide junior team members, support a four-pillar governance transformation, build Power Automate workflows, and present to SVP-level stakeholders. If you thrive when priorities shift quickly and want a role with real organizational visibility, this one delivers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner closely with the Data Governance Manager on a team-wide governance transformation, shifting from an approval-based model to a triage-based, cross-functional governance approach that incorporates privacy, policy, and auditing

Manage and maintain the Alation data cataloging platform, including metadata validation, connector management, token upkeep, and user onboarding

Build and enhance workflows using Microsoft Power Automate, including approval flows and integrations connecting systems that do not natively communicate

Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and project updates to SVP and senior leadership

Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to junior contractors on the team

Participate in triage meetings with data requestors, ensuring requirements are captured and compliance standards are maintained

Collaborate with privacy and policy teams to ensure governance efforts meet organizational and regulatory standards

Track requests, surface trends, and generate metrics using Tableau dashboards

Engage with end users and cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and maintain strong working relationships

Adapt quickly as team priorities evolve through ongoing merger integration

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

3 or more years of experience in data governance, data operations, or a closely related corporate technical role

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Automate, including building or maintaining automation workflows (this is a high priority)

Familiarity with data cataloging platforms such as Alation or a comparable tool

Experience presenting to and communicating with VP or SVP-level stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-changing environment

Strong process orientation paired with big-picture strategic thinking

Experience with AI tools (Copilot, similar agents) in a professional setting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a polished, professional presence

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

SQL (basic to intermediate)

Python or JSON experience

BI background (Tableau or similar)

Background in privacy or policy compliance

Experience with metadata management frameworks or governance standards

Experience navigating organizational change or merger integrations