Senior Information Governance Advisor

USAA

. Provide governance, quality, integrity and timeliness of operational data for the Association .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $114,080 - $218,030 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Data Governance, Information Management, and Risk Management, with a strong focus on developing and enforcing data policies, standards, and practices. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Data GovernanceInformation ManagementRisk ManagementData QualityData Engineering Processes

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Hard Skills

Data Governance FrameworksMetadata ManagementMaster Data ManagementData Risk ManagementGovernance MetricsData SharingAccess ManagementData StewardshipAI GovernanceData Quality Assurance

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCollaborationInfluencing Senior ExecutivesTraining DevelopmentCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SnowflakeBig DataData WarehouseAlationBigeyeIntelligent Automation Platforms

Industry Keywords

BankingP&C InsuranceLife InsuranceFinancial ServicesRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide governance, quality, integrity and timeliness of operational data for the Association
Establish and enforce Association data policies, standards, practices and processes
Monitor data use to ensure careful control and effective use
Facilitate and participate in cross-functional information and data governance initiatives
Develop strategies, policies, principles, procedures, standards and metrics
Provide technical advice to lower-level associates and other functional areas
Drive adherence to information and data management governance activities, projects and approaches
Influence business awareness of information and data governance across business, technology, security, legal, risk and compliance partners
Support information governance guidelines, principles, policies and standards implementations
Review governance solutions for compliance with internal policies and standards
Develop governance oversight processes and measurement approaches through audits, peer reviews, and KRI/KPI monitoring
Support multi-year roadmaps and implementation plans for governance initiatives
Apply data domain knowledge to satisfy regulatory and internal information governance requirements
Contribute to information governance training content
Prepare and present gap analyses, education and recommendations
Acquire and apply advanced knowledge of business lines, channels, applications and processes
Advance USAA information governance best practices through the Information Governance community
Identify, measure, monitor and control risks in accordance with risk and compliance policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Architecture, Information Management, Information Studies, Information Technology, Risk, Audit or related technical field; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
6 years of experience in Data Governance, Information Management across Data Quality, Data Sharing, Metadata Management, Master and Reference Data, Stewardship, Access Management, or Data Risk disciplines, OR an advanced degree with 4 years of experience in Information or Data related practices
2 years of strong knowledge and demonstrated ability to create and evolve Data Development and Data Engineering processes
2 years operational knowledge of risk management and mitigation frameworks
Experience with governance in modern environments, Snowflake, Big Data and traditional data warehouse environments
Experience supporting Data Governance and master data management principles and techniques
Deep knowledge of data governance frameworks, control environments, and data trust practices
Experience governing enterprise AI capabilities, including AI agents, generative AI solutions, and intelligent automation platforms
Hands-on experience with Alation, Bigeye, or similar governance and observability platforms
Experience managing structured and unstructured data assets across complex enterprise ecosystems
Ability to establish governance metrics, automate governance processes, and drive measurable business outcomes
Demonstrated success influencing senior executives and leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives through collaboration and stakeholder engagement
Experience partnering with Audit, External Regulators, and Second Line of Defense teams
Experience within Banking, P&C insurance, Life insurance, or financial services domains
US military experience gained through military service or as a military spouse/domestic partner
Must not require immigration support or visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
401(k)
Pension
Life insurance
Parental benefits
Adoption assistance
Paid time off program
Paid holidays
16 paid volunteer hours
Various wellness programs
Career path planning
Continuing education
Pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance, at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors