Data Analyst

\*This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Data Governance Analyst 1 – Data Governance - La Crosse, WI: Kwik Trip, Inc.’s Data Governance Office is seeking a full-time Data Governance Analyst. This position will primarily focus on managing and expanding the enterprise Data Catalog, providing foundational support to ensure accurate, accessible, and well-governed data assets. Additionally, this analyst will support day-to-day governance operations, assist with policy compliance, participate in new project initiatives, and collaborate with business teams.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as Data Catalog subject matter expert to develop and build catalog templates, process, workflow orchestration in enterprise data catalog
• Provide support for data and analytics stewards to curate assets, use the catalog, and increase overall adoption of the platform
• Curate data assets within the catalog to meet organizational needs
• Regularly monitor health of data catalog processes and troubleshoot issues as needed
• Create ad-hoc reports and analytics as directed by leadership
• Assist with requirements gathering, business needs understanding, business process assessment and convert requirements into actionable tasks
• Assist with development, review, and modification of standards and procedures for the Data Governance processes as the program matures
• Perform periodic audits and complete operational governance tasks to facilitate ongoing compliance of implemented governance protocols
• Assist with the development of internal process documentation and training materials

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Management, or Information Systems preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• Basic knowledge of Data Governance concepts and principles
• Knowledge of or ability to learn metadata management software tools
• Knowledge of business standards and process documentation
• Independently identify issues and recommend practical, actionable solutions
• Knowledge of or ability to learn technical data concepts (schemas, tables, reports, dashboards), software application configuration, workflow orchestration, SDLC processes
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn SQL is preferred
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Work effectively with other departments to achieve enterprise goals
• Prior experience with Alation, Collibra, Atlan, or other data catalog platforms is a plus

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, daytime hours.

Deadline to Apply: Friday, April 17th