Data Governance Specialist

This position will be a 6-month contract with potential for FTE hire. It will be located in Columbus, OH and will be 5 days onsite. Qualifications: • 3+ years experience in data governance, data management, analytics, or related data roles • Strong understanding of data governance concepts, data quality practices, and meta data management • Experience partnering with business stakeholders to define and manage data • Familiarity with data governance tools such as Microsoft Purview or similar platforms preferred • Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to clearly document and explain data concepts • The ability to read and write small letters and numbers; the ability to make arithmetic calculations; and the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions Key Responsibilities: • 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 • Maintains a clear understanding of Kimball Midwest’s goals and ensures adherence to company policies, standards, and procedures • Performs other duties as assigned by the Data Governance Senior Product Manager or Director of Enterprise Data and Architecture