About the job
Location: 30 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Type: Hybrid - Onsite Monday through Thursday with Remote Fridays
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Data Governance Engineer to join our team and play a vital role in our enterprise data governance initiatives. In this position, you will help ensure the consistency, clarity, and usability of data across various departments. The ideal candidate will possess foundational experience in data management, a solid understanding of data modeling and analytics tools, and a proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. This role presents a unique opportunity to evolve into a strategic data governance leader while collaborating with senior analysts and business stakeholders to define and standardize key data elements, relationships, and metrics.
Key Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Support & Requirements Gathering
- Assist in scheduling and documenting stakeholder interviews.
- Capture initial definitions of KPIs, metrics, and business terminology.
- Facilitate workshops and document notes to support alignment efforts.
Metadata & Data Definition Maintenance
- Populate and update metadata repositories or data catalogs under guidance.
- Ensure definitions are accurately tagged and adhere to naming conventions.
- Identify and flag any inconsistencies or gaps in definitions for review by senior analysts.
Basic Data Modeling Support
- Assist in documenting table relationships and entity mappings.
- Utilize tools such as ER diagrams or spreadsheets to visualize simple data structures.
- Validate foreign key relationships and report any anomalies.
Metric Logic Implementation (Entry-Level)
- Support the development of basic Python scripts and Databricks Metric View for metric calculations.
- Test and validate logic implemented by senior analysts.
- Maintain a library of reusable scripts and templates.
Governance Standards Compliance
- Apply existing governance policies to new data assets.
- Participate in data quality assessments and report any issues.
- Help enforce metadata tagging and naming conventions.
Documentation & Visualization
- Create simple flowcharts, diagrams, and documentation for internal use.
- Translate technical concepts into user-friendly guides for business users.
- Maintain version control of documentation and ensure accessibility.

