Remote Data Governance Analyst Jobs in Chicago

Position Overview

Join a mission-focused team where your work ensures trust in every decision made across the organization. As a Remote Data Governance Analyst, you’ll lead in developing and applying practical frameworks that protect, structure, and elevate data as a strategic asset. This role offers a meaningful way to influence how data is managed in a digitally connected, remote-first workplace.

About the Role

We believe clean, secure, and accessible data is essential to success. In this role, you will establish innovative governance strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and reinforce compliance and integrity through everyday processes. This position combines technical data governance with business alignment, ensuring policies are actionable and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage data governance policies that drive consistency and reliability.
• Build and maintain accessible data documentation, such as lineage records and classification guides.
• Coordinate closely with data owners and subject matter experts to solve quality-related challenges.
• Introduce automation and controls to catch errors and ensure real-time data dependability.
• Help guide regulatory compliance efforts by supporting audits and managing secure access.
• Enhance enterprise data catalogs by bridging business use cases with metadata strategies.
• Facilitate working groups to align stakeholders on governance goals and project timelines.
• Keep detailed logs of governance procedures, review activities, and cross-departmental feedback.

Work Environment and Culture

Collaborative Remote Culture

You’ll thrive in a virtual environment where mutual respect, clear communication, and shared accountability are at the core of every interaction. Our team encourages curiosity and allows you to explore innovative solutions to data challenges.

Engagement and Communication

We ensure consistent engagement with weekly syncs, team workshops, and transparent planning. Structured onboarding and user-friendly digital tools help you connect across departments seamlessly.

Tools and Technologies

Your daily responsibilities will involve working with the following platforms and systems:

• Collibra or Alation to support governance workflows and data lineage
• SQL and Snowflake for querying and validating structured data
• Power BI or Tableau for transforming governance metrics into actionable insights
• Jira and Confluence to manage tasks and centralize knowledge sharing
• ServiceNow or comparable platforms for secure data access management

What Success Looks Like

Core Milestones

• Establishing a searchable, centralized metadata resource used across departments
• Improving key metrics tied to data quality, consistency, and timeliness
• Strengthening stakeholder confidence in enterprise data through transparent reporting
• Contributing technical insights to governance reports that demonstrate compliance progress
• Actively participating in the continuous refinement of governance protocols and tools

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a similar field
• At least three years of experience related to data stewardship, quality monitoring, or governance
• Familiarity with governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK or similar methodologies
• Working knowledge of compliance standards like HIPAA, GDPR, or CCPA
• Demonstrated ability in using SQL and managing structured data environments
• Clear and confident communication skills for sharing complex concepts with various teams
• Time management strengths and comfort working in a collaborative yet independent setting

Growth Opportunities

Career Advancement

You’ll be part of a fast-growing data team and have access to mentorship, internal mobility, and leadership coaching. Your work here will set a strong foundation for advancing into architecture, risk management, or broader data operations roles.

Development Programs

We provide:

• Financial support for certifications like CDMP or Collibra Ranger
• Rotational assignments across data privacy, analytics, and governance domains
• A guided development path with feedback checkpoints and upskilling sessions

Impact on the Mission

This role has a direct influence on our transformation into a more innovative, ethical, and agile organization. By embedding governance principles into workflows, you help teams quickly access trusted insights and reinforce our responsibility to protect data carefully.

Location and Schedule

• This is a fully remote opportunity open to candidates based in the Chicago area.
• Work flexibly with defined collaboration hours between 10 AM–4 PM CST
• Participate in virtual planning meetings and optional quarterly meetups for strategic alignment

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary: $117,466
• Complete healthcare coverage including vision, dental, and mental wellness
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan
• We offer flexible time-off options to promote personal well-being and a healthy work-life rhythm.
• Monthly remote work allowance and optional co-working stipend

Call to Action

Help Shape the Future of Trusted Data

If you're ready to influence how modern businesses manage data, this is your moment. You’ll join a high-impact team where your contributions lead to real operational improvements, and your voice helps define the future of secure data practices.

Apply today and play a central role in building a data governance framework that scales with innovation.