Senior Data Analyst & Governance Job at Independence Pet Group in Chicago

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America. We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. Pets Best, a subsidiary of IPH, offers pet insurance and wellness plans for dogs and cats in every state. Founded in 2005 with a mission to provide access to comprehensive animal healthcare at an affordable price, Pets Best delivers flexible coverage, an easy claims process, and excellent customer service. Pets Best is seeking a Senior Data Analyst & Governance to join the Pets Best Data & Analytics team. This role will perform advanced analytics to support strategic decision-making, develop and implement governance standards, and lead initiatives that strengthen data stewardship across Pets Best. The position also supports enterprise-level governance for IPH. You will champion analytics excellence, ensure compliance with governance frameworks, and deliver actionable insights through business intelligence solutions. 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. • Partner with enterprise data teams, business units, and technology teams to align governance and analytics strategies. 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. • Certifications in data management (CDMP), analytics, or governance frameworks. • Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Experience with analytics engineering tools such as Python and dbt for data transformation and automation. Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance • Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee • Company paid short-term and long-term disability • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Retirement savings plan • Personal Paid Time Off • Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off • Pet friendly office environment • On the job training and skills development • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)