Data Governance Analyst
Summary:
he Data Governance Analyst will play a pivotal role in establishing and executing a data governance framework, managing the daily operations of the Data Governance program, and implementing the What Works Cities (WWC) Certification Program powered by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The primary objective is to achieve all three WWC Certifications — Silver, Gold, and Platinum — within 18-24 months, while ensuring data-driven governance practices are adopted across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with WWC Results for America support staff and technical assistance providers to complete assessment stages.
- Manage program implementation and provide support in creating a data governance framework in collaboration with the Data Governance & Compliance Manager.
- Maintain and upload required documents into the WWC Assessment and Results for America Dashboard.
- Log, track, and maintain evidence and artifacts required for certification.
- Establish and manage a program tracking system to log, monitor, and report on initiatives’ status.
- Deliver monthly updates and prepare for key milestone check-ins.
- Support the preparation and submission of the official WWC application and self-assessment.
- Create and distribute regular program updates, presentations, and summary briefs.
- Create internal communications campaigns to promote the adoption of WWC practices and tools.
- Assist in identifying enhancements to workflows and systems to support analytics and performance monitoring.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in data governance, data management, or similar fields.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
- Proficiency in data management software and tools.
- Experience with program tracking systems and dashboard management.
- Familiarity with change management strategies and internal communications.