Remote - Lead Analyst, Operational Analytics

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Lead Analyst, Operational Analytics

Location: Remote
Department: Data Analytics

Reports To: VP Data Analytics

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced team lead to spearhead the development and execution of our data governance strategy. This role requires a strong understanding of data management principles, hands-on experience with SQL querying/scripting, data mapping and a comprehensive grasp of data warehouse architecture. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring data quality, consistency, security, and accessibility across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the data governance team in developing and enforcing data governance policies, standards, and best practices.

• Partner with data stewards, data architects, and business units to ensure alignment between data governance goals and organizational priorities.

• Oversee data cataloging, metadata management, and data lineage initiatives.

• Conduct data mapping activities across various systems and sources.

• Collaborate with data engineers and database administrators to ensure data warehouse structures support governance initiatives.

• Identify and resolve data quality issues, define data quality metrics, and implement ongoing monitoring processes.

• Facilitate data governance councils and working groups to drive awareness, compliance, and engagement across data domains.

• Champion the adoption of a data-driven culture across the organization through training, communication, and support.

• Use existing tools such as MicroStrategy, Tableau, Power BI and Excel to build visual representations of data and present that to others.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Engineering or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related role.

• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with data mapping between source systems and data warehouses.

• Solid understanding of data warehouse structures, data modeling concepts, and ETL processes.

• Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, or similar) is a plus but not required.

• Familiarity with reporting tools such as MicroStrategy, Tableau, Power BI and the skills to quickly pick up new Analytics tools.

• Strong experience working with Excel, developing Pivot Tables and structuring/formatting data.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Work Authorization Requirement
At Green Dot Corporation, we value diversity and strive for fair and inclusive hiring practices. However, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.