Data Governance Analyst jobs in Santa Clara, CA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in scientific or analytic field and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Collibra Ranger or Solution Architect certification.
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) is a plus. 
• In-depth knowledge of data governance and data management concepts, approaches, and tools and the role of data governance in the successful implementation of data strategy at enterprise-scale.
• Demonstrated hands-on technical skills automating extraction of metadata and lineage from complex enterprise data systems.
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, negotiation and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to multitask, organize, prioritize and meet deadlines. 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data environments, distill concepts and communicate results in a clear and understandable manner meeting user requirements.
• Strong listening, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple internal and external customers.
• Ability to explain the value of Collibra and data governance to both business and technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, flexible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.  

Why Stanford is for You 

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• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

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This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five regional pay structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. The expected pay range for this position is $147,000 to $169,000 per annum (within 10 Bay Area counties) or $110,000 to $154,000 per annum (all other regions).

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4734
• Employee Status: Fixed-Term
• Grade: K
• Requisition ID: 104192
• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible, Remote Eligible