Southwest Power Pool · 8 hours ago
Data Governance Analyst II
Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $99K/yr
3+ years expSouthwest Power Pool (SPP) is a company dedicated to ensuring reliable electricity delivery and fostering strong relationships among its employees. They are seeking a Data Governance Analyst II to develop and manage the data governance framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing data usage across the organization.
EnergyEnergy Efficiency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and maintain automated data flows to collect, move, and consolidate metadata, logs, and security-related data using SQL, APIs, and light scripting (e.g., PowerShell or Python)
Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of SPP’s enterprise data governance framework, including policies, standards, controls, and procedures
Create dashboards and visualizations (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or web-based tools) to provide visibility into governance posture and compliance
Serve as a data governance point of contact, supporting stakeholder requests and promoting adoption of governance practices across the organization
Assist with communication and education efforts related to data governance best practices, policies, and procedures
Develop and maintain data governance documentation such as data mappings, data flows, metadata inventories, and data dictionaries
Perform data governance activities including data classification, retention, records management, privacy support, and data quality reviews to identify risks and gaps
Monitor and support data governance and data protection controls, including retention, alerting, and quality checks
Collaborate with technical and business teams to enhance data governance tools, improve data quality monitoring, and support data architecture standards
Manage an intake queue of data governance requests and ensure timely completion within established service levels
Identify data governance risks and gaps and partner with stakeholders on mitigation and continuous improvement efforts
Communicate complex technical and governance concepts clearly while maintaining strong collaborative relationships across the organization
Support SPP’s corporate culture, business model, and internal control requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, operations research, information systems, engineering, economics, or equivalent work experience supporting data governance technology processes
Level II: Three (3) years' work experience of related job experience
Excellent listening, interpersonal, collaboration, written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
Experience as a 'team player' with strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across and at all levels within the organization
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that are required to assess effectiveness of data management practices in both simple and complex business processes
Applicable knowledge of data governance frameworks or similar frameworks as a practice (i.e., data lifecycle management, data types, data lineage, data methodologies, data retention, data analytics and reporting, data protections, etc.)
Written documentation skills applicable to policies, processes, procedures
Knowledge of data analytics and data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, SAP BI, Power BI, Toad, Tableau, etc.)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Ability to consume technical concepts and translate technical concepts to non-technical staff
Self-starter who can create, facilitate new concepts, engage in multiple initiatives, and interact with a diverse group of stakeholders across the company with minimal oversight
Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment while handling multiple priorities
Ability to gain a general understanding of industry compliance requirements
Ability to apply an understanding of, compliance with, and enforcement of SPP Policies and Procedures
Preferred
Experience with cloud and on-prem data systems
Hands-on experience with data-related tool implementations
Designing and implementing automated data workflows, including centralizing logs and events into a unified monitoring interface
Transferring and integrating data across systems using ETL, SQL, APIs, and light scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python
Developing interactive dashboards and data visualizations with tools like Tableau, Power BI, or custom web-based solutions
Supporting data governance and protection initiatives through monitoring, alerting, and retention policy enforcement
Working primarily with metadata and security-related datasets rather than traditional business analytics or data science
Benefits
Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Relocation assistance
Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.
Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP
Company
Southwest Power Pool
SPP oversees the bulk electric grid & wholesale power market in the USA on behalf of a diverse group of utilities & transmission companies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lanny Nickell
President & Chief Executive Officer
Antoine Lucas
Vice President of Markets
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