Sr. Data Governance Analyst

FanDuel

$138K — $181K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA or BS in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in a data-driven role like data governance analyst or data analyst.
  • Strong ownership over deliverables, managing processes end-to-end.
  • Proficient in facilitation, conflict resolution, and transparency.
  • Excellent communication skills suitable for team and C-level interactions.
  • Strong collaboration skills with a focus on securing buy-in for changes.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the Data Governance team in global discussions with stakeholders.
  • Support and standardize metadata management processes across data domains.
  • Cultivate partnerships with data owners to promote governance best practices.
  • Develop and implement data governance performance standards and operating plans.
  • Identify improvements in key controls and processes, emphasizing automation.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on product interfacing for select data domains.
  • Translate business requirements into actionable data governance specifications.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including fertility and mental health programs.
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave.
  • 401k with up to 5% match and commuter benefits.
  • Pet insurance and fitness benefits.
  • Incentives based on performance including bonuses and long-term opportunities.
Full Job Description
THE POSITIONOur roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel is looking for a Senior Data Governance Analyst to drive data literacy across FanDuel.

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play
  • Should Represent the Data Governance team in discussions with technical and business stakeholders globally as a subject matter expert on our toolkit and roadmap
  • Support metadata management processes and standards across all of the data domains to ensure data integrity and standardization
  • Promote a culture of data governance by developing partnerships with data owners and stewards to promote data governance best practices
  • Outline and help implement data governance performance and standards, while developing and implementing operating plans to achieve those standards via audits, automation and processes
  • Identify and communicate improvements in the design and effectiveness of key controls and processes including automation
  • Serve as a SME on product interface and capabilities for select data domains
  • Understand business requirements, translating them into actionable specifications including how data should be governed


THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate
  • BA or BS in Information Systems, CS, Data Management or Analysis or similar is desired.
  • 5+ years' experience in a data driven function and role such as a data governance analyst, quality assurance analyst, product owner, data analyst, or similar role diligently applying principles, practices, and theory
  • Strong sense of ownership over deliverables, as this role will have end-to-end responsibilities for certain processes and procedures
  • Good skills and knowledge of facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate anywhere from the team level to C-level executives.
  • Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to communicate business value and obtain buy-in for process and culture changes

Preferred:
  • Minimum two years of experience in the technology industry, knowledge of clickstream datasets a plus.
  • Experience with Data Governance tools such as Alation, Collibra, Informatica, etc.
  • Experience with Data Quality tools and/or Data Classification tools
  • High familiarity with data platforms and applications such as S3, Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift, Airflow and BI Tools such as Tableau, Looker, Microstrategy
  • Proficiency with Python, Pyspark or SQL
  • Knowledge of sports and/or experience working within a heavily regulated industry is a plus
  • Don't check all the boxes? That's okay! We encourage you to still apply if you feel like you possess an adjacent skill set and are interested in learning more about this position.

PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits , pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

The applicable salary range for this position is $138,000 - $181,650 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

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