Data Governance Business Analyst

Lubbock

40405BR

Data Analytics and Strategy

Position Description

The Business Analyst will assist the Data Management Division (DMD) and data governance functions in defining and developing standards, processes, and metrics to advance Texas Tech University's (TTU) Data Governance agenda under the guidance of the Executive Director. Other responsibilities include collecting, analyzing and developing data relative to area, making recommendations and assisting in implementation of projects. Work is performed under general supervision with latitude for independent judgment in accordance with established policies and procedures.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

Through collaboration and coordination with campus partners, the Data Management Division will support all areas of Texas Tech University with the development, execution, and supervision of plans, policies, programs, and practices that deliver, control, protect, and enhance the value of data and information assets throughout their lifecycles.

Major/Essential Functions

• While limited management oversight may be expected for specific projects, this position is expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment of the following duties:
  • Performs mid-level business and systems analysis, including gathering, developing, and documenting user requirements and business cases, assessing business processes, and collaborating with stakeholders for detailed business requirements related to data governance.
  • Data asset inventory management including outputs, key data elements, and dependencies to create an enterprise data model that supports business impact analysis and controlled change management.
  • Assist the Data Governance Project Manager with Operational activities including coordination and communication with the Data Stewardship Council, Business Data Steward Teams, Data Owners, Data Stewards, and stakeholders including the creation of documentation and other resources to disseminate knowledge across organizational boundaries.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with Data Governance strategies, support project planning and execution, facilitate best practices, assist in improved data quality, assist in tracking project progress, communicate updates, and provide training and documentation for new data governance policies or systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and the Data Governance Project Director to tailor the data literacy program to support the university's mission, and lead data stewardship working groups to foster a data-driven culture at TTU.
  • Assist the Data Governance Project Manager with management and oversight of the analytics catalog, metadata and references, and consumption metadata analysis to provide informational resources that can be incorporated into data literacy and used by the Data Governance program to inform decisions.
  • Adheres to all appropriate Institutional policies and other relevant internal departmental policies.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required plus one year related full-time paid experience OR a combination or related education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with data management principles, data governance, or related role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey complex information to a non-technical audience.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail for evaluating and improving data quality and governance processes.
• Knowledge of relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and their impact on data governance practices.
• Technical writing experience with the ability to explain complex topics in a way most people can understand.
• Ability to work under pressure and successfully manage multiple overlapping deadlines.

• Strong understanding of data governance principles, data quality management, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with data management tools, metadata repositories, and data modeling concepts.
• Familiarly with enterprise information tools like SQL Server, Power BI, Oracle, etc.
• Understanding of Master Data, Metadata, Reference Data, Data Warehousing, and BI principles and processes including technical architecture

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Occasional Duties

Occasional work outside of normal hours required to meet project deadlines and travel to attend conferences or training.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Recommendation/Referral

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

20.76

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

M-F, 8-5

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Enterprise IT

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.