Independence Pet Group
Senior Data Analyst & Governance
Independence Pet Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Data Analyst & Governance – Pets Best
Independent Pet Group’s corporate holding arm,
Independence Pet Holdings , was established in 2021 and manages a diverse portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost‑recovery services, and more across North America.
Pets Best, a subsidiary of IPH, offers pet insurance and wellness plans for dogs and cats in every state. Founded in 2005, Pets Best delivers flexible coverage, an easy claims process, and excellent customer service while striving to provide accessible animal health care.
Pets Best is seeking a
Senior Data Analyst & Governance
to join its Data & Analytics team. The role performs advanced analytics to support strategic decision‑making, develops and implements governance standards, and leads initiatives that strengthen data stewardship across Pets Best and the broader IPH enterprise. The analyst champions analytics excellence, ensures compliance with governance frameworks, and delivers actionable insights through business intelligence solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Governance Leadership: Define and enforce data governance policies across Pets Best and IPH IDEA, ensuring data quality, stewardship, and compliance.
Analytics & BI Development: Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions to monitor governance adoption and support business decision‑making.
Change Management: Lead cultural adoption of governance practices through training, communication campaigns, and stakeholder engagement.
Performance Measurement: Develop KPIs and analytics to track governance adoption, catalog usage, and data literacy improvements.
Collaboration: Partner with enterprise data teams, business units, and technology teams to align governance and analytics strategies.
Qualifications
6+ years in data governance, analytics, or related fields.
Strong experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and SQL.
Proven ability to lead governance initiatives and deliver actionable insights.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
Certifications in data management (CDMP), analytics, or governance frameworks.
Experience in insurance or regulated industries.
Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., MS Purview) and concepts.
Experience with analytics engineering tools such as Python and dbt for data transformation and automation.
Benefits
Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision insurance
Basic life insurance at no cost to the employee
Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Retirement savings plan
Personal paid time off
Paid holidays and company‑wide wellness day off
Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
Pet‑friendly office environment
Commuter benefits
Group pet insurance
On‑the‑job training and skills development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Independence Pet Holdings , was established in 2021 and manages a diverse portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost‑recovery services, and more across North America.
Pets Best, a subsidiary of IPH, offers pet insurance and wellness plans for dogs and cats in every state. Founded in 2005, Pets Best delivers flexible coverage, an easy claims process, and excellent customer service while striving to provide accessible animal health care.
Pets Best is seeking a
Senior Data Analyst & Governance
to join its Data & Analytics team. The role performs advanced analytics to support strategic decision‑making, develops and implements governance standards, and leads initiatives that strengthen data stewardship across Pets Best and the broader IPH enterprise. The analyst champions analytics excellence, ensures compliance with governance frameworks, and delivers actionable insights through business intelligence solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Governance Leadership: Define and enforce data governance policies across Pets Best and IPH IDEA, ensuring data quality, stewardship, and compliance.
Analytics & BI Development: Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions to monitor governance adoption and support business decision‑making.
Change Management: Lead cultural adoption of governance practices through training, communication campaigns, and stakeholder engagement.
Performance Measurement: Develop KPIs and analytics to track governance adoption, catalog usage, and data literacy improvements.
Collaboration: Partner with enterprise data teams, business units, and technology teams to align governance and analytics strategies.
Qualifications
6+ years in data governance, analytics, or related fields.
Strong experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and SQL.
Proven ability to lead governance initiatives and deliver actionable insights.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
Certifications in data management (CDMP), analytics, or governance frameworks.
Experience in insurance or regulated industries.
Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., MS Purview) and concepts.
Experience with analytics engineering tools such as Python and dbt for data transformation and automation.
Benefits
Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision insurance
Basic life insurance at no cost to the employee
Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Retirement savings plan
Personal paid time off
Paid holidays and company‑wide wellness day off
Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
Pet‑friendly office environment
Commuter benefits
Group pet insurance
On‑the‑job training and skills development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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