Principal Financial Group
What You’ll Do
We’re looking for a Sr Data Governance Analyst to join our Enterprise Data and AI Governance team! In this role, you’ll advance our data governance program by facilitating data domain activities, strengthening data management practices, and partnering across the enterprise to reduce risk and enhance the value of data. You’ll collaborate with global, cross‑functional teams to define standards, consult on governance and risk principles, and bring partners together to resolve complex data challenges.
Support the design and execution of the enterprise data governance program, enabling the strategic, responsible, and ethical use of data across the organization
Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to understand data needs, assess impacts, and provide guidance on data risk management
Facilitate cross‑functional data domain groups, driving governance initiatives and ensuring alignment across business units
Collaborate with Data Domain Owners, Data Stewards, and other stakeholders to identify data management issues and opportunities, and work toward sustainable solutions
Provide strategic input into the development of business metadata (terms, definitions, taxonomy), governance standards, and documentation to support consistent data usage
Create, update, and maintain data governance documentation, standards, and artifacts
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
2+ years of professional data related experience
Experience establishing data quality control and implementing data standards, data stewardship, metadata management, data life cycle management, or data architecture management
Knowledge of data and analytics governance, data quality, and master data management concepts
Understanding of data quality reporting methodologies and capabilities
Skilled in collaborating with a variety of partners, including external consultants and vendors
Ability to influence others across multiple levels and business domains without formal authority
Strong communication, negotiation, influencing, and consulting skills with ability to clearly articulate to all leadership and easily translate complex topics for others to understand
Additional Information
Salary range: $86,450 – $144,400 per year (Targeted base; bonuses and incentives may apply for eligible positions)
Flexible Time Off (FTO) available to salaried employees (no paid days off; program is pay‑for time away from the office)
Hybrid work arrangement: in‑office and at least three office days per week in Des Moines, IA (Hybrid/Hybrid)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Location West Des Moines, IA
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Support the design and execution of the enterprise data governance program, enabling the strategic, responsible, and ethical use of data across the organization
Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to understand data needs, assess impacts, and provide guidance on data risk management
Facilitate cross‑functional data domain groups, driving governance initiatives and ensuring alignment across business units
Collaborate with Data Domain Owners, Data Stewards, and other stakeholders to identify data management issues and opportunities, and work toward sustainable solutions
Provide strategic input into the development of business metadata (terms, definitions, taxonomy), governance standards, and documentation to support consistent data usage
Create, update, and maintain data governance documentation, standards, and artifacts
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
2+ years of professional data related experience
Experience establishing data quality control and implementing data standards, data stewardship, metadata management, data life cycle management, or data architecture management
Knowledge of data and analytics governance, data quality, and master data management concepts
Understanding of data quality reporting methodologies and capabilities
Skilled in collaborating with a variety of partners, including external consultants and vendors
Ability to influence others across multiple levels and business domains without formal authority
Strong communication, negotiation, influencing, and consulting skills with ability to clearly articulate to all leadership and easily translate complex topics for others to understand
Additional Information
Salary range: $86,450 – $144,400 per year (Targeted base; bonuses and incentives may apply for eligible positions)
Flexible Time Off (FTO) available to salaried employees (no paid days off; program is pay‑for time away from the office)
Hybrid work arrangement: in‑office and at least three office days per week in Des Moines, IA (Hybrid/Hybrid)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Location West Des Moines, IA
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