Data Governance Analyst

Continental Properties

. Facilitate the domain-based data stewardship model .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeMenomonee Falls • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $67,000 - $84,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data governance, data management, and business intelligence, with a strong focus on data quality standards, data lineage documentation, and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in translating technical data concepts for non-technical audiences and driving initiatives to completion.

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Data GovernanceData CatalogingData Lineage DocumentationBusiness Glossary DevelopmentRelational Database Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Data StewardshipData Quality MonitoringMetric DefinitionData OwnershipData Quality StandardsData ManagementBusiness IntelligenceData TransformationData IngestionData Reporting

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing Without AuthorityIndependent WorkCross-Functional CollaborationOwnership of Initiatives

Industry Keywords

Data Governance HealthData Quality ExceptionsBusiness Terms StandardizationStakeholder EngagementData Catalog Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate the domain-based data stewardship model
Support steward decisions on metric definitions, field ownership, and data quality standards
Monitor data quality and governance health
Triage data quality exceptions and trends
Maintain and expand the data catalog
Document datasets, tables, and fields with ownership, descriptions, and classifications
Build and continuously curate the business glossary
Work with stakeholders to define and standardize business terms and metrics
Document and validate data lineage across ingestion, transformation, and reporting layers
Keep lineage current as pipelines and models change

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience
2–4 years in data governance, data management, business intelligence, or a closely related analytical role
Hands-on experience with at least one area of governance work: data cataloging, business glossary/definitions, data lineage, or data stewardship
Working knowledge of relational databases
Understanding of how data moves through modern data pipelines: ingestion, transformation, and reporting
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data concepts for non-technical business stakeholders and influence without authority
Ability to work independently, take ownership of initiatives, and drive them to completion with minimal oversight
Comfort working cross-functionally with engineering, analytics, and business teams
Required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement
8-free counseling sessions per year
Additional wellness resources
Generous vacation time
9-paid holidays
Half-days on Fridays during designated months
Informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events
Volunteer opportunities
You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups
Annual BAAB incentive program based on company goals and achievements
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) with company match
Company-paid life and disability insurance
6-weeks paid parental leave
Family-forming & fertility resources
Up to 12-weeks leave for birth mothers