Data Governance Specialist

Data Governance Specialist Contract Onsite Columbus OH 5 days/week Accountable for partnering with business stakeholders, including data owners and stewards, to define, govern, and maintain enterprise data glossary terms and key metrics. Advances business-led, governance-supported data practices that ensure data is trusted, consistently defined, and effectively used across the organization. Leads archive and retention policy efforts, advances data sensitivity classification, and ensures data is secured appropriately based on its classification and use. Job Functions Partners with business stakeholders to define, approve, and maintain data glossary terms and key metrics Establishes and maintains business glossaries, data definitions, data dictionary, and metadata within governance tools (e.g.,Microsoft Purview) Supports and advances enterprise data governance standards, policies, and best practices Defines and reinforces data ownership and stewardship responsibilities across business domains Performs data profiling and supports data quality initiatives, including identifying issues and tracking remediation activities Contributes to the development and execution of data archive and retention policies Advances data sensitivity classification and supports appropriate data security practices Facilitates governance working sessions and cross-functional alignment discussions Ensures governance standards and definitions are consistently applied across reporting, analytics, and operational use cases Identifies opportunities to improve data trust, usability, and consistency across systems and teams Competencies Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies for specific business challenges Relationship Management – Cultivates strong relationships with associates within and outside of their immediate teams Communication – Shares complex ideas clearly in group settings. Adjusts communication methods depending on the situation Problem Solving – Champions a culture of ongoing improvement and innovation Attention to Detail – Establishes quality standards and ensures compliance Adaptability – Embraces change and seeks to understand its impact or new skills needed Vertex Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital or veteran status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.