Data Governance Administrator-Remote - Military veterans preferred

WSB & Associates, Inc. dba WSB

Forge ahead with WSB! WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas We’ve inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow We invite you to forge ahead with us.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Governance Administrator with a SharePoint focus to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing and implementing data governance policies and procedures that ensure the quality, integrity, and security of our data assets. Your expertise will help us manage data access, maintain compliance with relevant regulations, and collaborate with various departments to create and uphold data standards. If you are passionate about data governance and eager to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and be a part of our forward-thinking company.

What you will do:

• Data Governance Frameworks: Develop and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Data Quality & Integrity: Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Data Access Management: Manage data access and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Data Audits & Assessments: Conduct data audits and assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor and report on data governance metrics and performance.
• User Support & Training: Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution; conduct training sessions and create documentation.
• Administration & Management: Administer and maintain SharePoint Online, SharePoint Server, and related Microsoft 365 services.
• Development & Integration: Customize and enhance SharePoint functionalities using Power Automate, PowerApps, and SharePoint Designer; integrate SharePoint with other enterprise applications.
• Configuration & Monitoring: Configure and manage SharePoint site collections, document libraries, lists, workflows, and permissions; monitor system health, performance, and security.
• Governance & Compliance: Implement and enforce governance policies related to SharePoint content management, security, and compliance

What you will bring:

• Expertise in Data Management: Proven ability to manage and optimize data across various platforms, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Strong Analytical Skills: Proficient in data analysis, report development, and process mapping to drive informed decision-making.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with system administration, implementation, and project management to ensure seamless integration of data systems.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Ability to lead cross-functional teams, gather requirements, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to monitoring and optimizing system performance, identifying and resolving issues to maintain reliable and scalable data systems.
• Legacy Data Migration: Experience with migrating legacy data to cloud platforms such as SharePoint, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.

Minimum Education:

The minimum education requirement for the Data Governance Specialist position is a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field. Alternatively, equivalent experience in the field may also be considered.

Minimum Preferred Experience:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, or data quality, with a preference for a year or more of experience in data governance.
• Experience developing and documenting data governance processes and procedures as part of a data governance committee.
• Advanced understanding of data management, confidentiality, compliance, laws and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, FTC.
• Experience coordinating data governance, or directly managing data management documentation, for data systems, metadata, and metadata standards.
• Strong understanding of data-related technical concepts and legacy systems.
• Experience managing and administering data environments such as SharePoint, Azure Files, Dropbox and others

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave. 

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.            

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

PI271228344