Data Governance Specialist

Location:

New Haven, CT, US, 06510

Category: Finance, Data & Analytics

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The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, investment and annuity products. Charity is at the core of our missions: our profits are donated to help those in need and to support our faith - $1.73B over the past ten years.

While we have many employees who are not Catholic, we follow the Church’s teachings in our investment strategies and our employee benefits. As part of our religious mission, we support the pro-life cause by contributing to the March for Life and pregnancy resource centers, we oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia, we are evangelists for the Catholic faith, and we help Christians who are facing religious persecution in the Middle East. We all work together to support our two million members as they volunteer to help others in their parishes and communities around the world.

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Overview

The Data Governance Specialist will support the organization’s data governance strategy, which intends to make data available, usable, trusted, and secure across the organization. They will focus on establishing and ensuring adherence to an enterprise data governance framework including data policies, standards, and practices, both at the department, business, and functional areas level, to achieve the required consistency, quality and protection to meet overall business needs. The Data Governance Specialist serves as a point of escalation, working with the data owners, for governance, data quality and protection issues and will work closely with business and functional area leadership to improve the quality and value of core data assets, respond to regulatory protection requirements as well as support the strategic requirements of the department.

Core Responsibilities

Implement data quality policies, standards, and procedures for both legacy and new data systems
Document data lineage and processes for business and technical perspective
Interpret business requirements and implications for data governance processes
Help assess the current state of data processes and identify areas of need
Document and establish governance maturity measures, data quality rules, and other-related KPIs
Assist in the sourcing, hiring, and onboarding of team members
Drives training and awareness efforts on the importance of trust, security, availability, and consistent usage of data
Lead daily data management and data governance initiatives

Skills Qualifications

Experience building enterprise data strategies, processes, and models
Managed data catalog and organizational taxonomy
Experience with and knowledge of privacy and security standards, policies, and implementation
Experience in improving data management and operational processes
Ability to manage and track multiple projects within a dynamic organization
Experience deriving data quality policies, standards, and related documentation
Experience soliciting business requirements for the purpose of improving and/or formalizing processes
Experience with database structure (i.e., data models, schemas) and SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree required in Information Science, Data Management, Computer Science or related field

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location. At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $85,400 -$140,900.

Authorization to work in the United States is required.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the workday.

KofC Cares

Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life.

Employee benefits include:

Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.

Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.

Health and Wellness:

Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company;
Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage.
Long-term disability insurance;
Dental insurance;
Vision insurance;
Health club membership reimbursement;
Employee Assistance Program