Senior Data Strategy & Governance Analyst

Position Summary

The Senior Data Strategy & Governance Analyst supports the development execution and sustainment of Chord Energys enterprise data governance program ensuring data is accurate consistent and trusted across the organization. This role partners closely with the Data Strategy & Governance Manager Data Domain Owners Data Stewards IT and data analytics teams to enable adoption of governance practices and improve how data is defined managed and used. The Senior Analyst plays a key role in translating governance standards into practical implementation across data domains with a focus on data quality metadata management and stewardship enablement. This position is hands-on and execution-focused contributing to governance processes tools and day-to-day operations that support enterprise data strategy. This position is located in downtown Houston TX and reports to the Data Strategy & Governance Manager. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Support the execution and continuous improvement of enterprise data governance processes standards and procedures aligned with business priorities
• Partner with Data Domain Owners and Data Stewards to identify critical data elements define data ownership and support stewardship activities
• Assist in establishing and maintaining business and technical metadata including data definitions business glossaries and data lineage
• Support data quality efforts by helping define rules monitor data quality metrics and coordinate remediation of data issues
• Contribute to the implementation and ongoing use of data governance tools (e.g. data catalog data quality lineage stewardship workflows)
• Facilitate governance working sessions and support coordination of governance forums to drive alignment and progress across domains
• Monitor adherence to governance policies and standards identifying gaps inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement
• Track and report on governance adoption data quality metrics and overall program effectiveness
• Develop and deliver training materials and documentation to support consistent data stewardship practices
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to ensure governance requirements are incorporated into data platforms and solutions
• Act as a resource for data governance practices helping promote awareness and adoption across the organization

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Information Systems Data & Analytics Engineering or related field
• 4 years of experience in data governance data management analytics or related disciplines
• Working knowledge of data governance concepts and frameworks (e.g. DMBOK DCAM) and how they apply in practice
• Experience working with business and technical stakeholders to support data-related initiatives
• Working knowledge of SQL
• Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate business needs into structured data practices and support execution
• Ability to travel to the field (North Dakota) approximately quarterly or as needed
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing company
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment including a computer stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that mustbe met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with enterprise data governance tools (e.g. data catalog lineage data quality stewardship workflows)
• Experience working with modern data platforms (e.g. Snowflake Microsoft Fabric or similar)
• Prior experience in oil & gas or other operationally complex industries
• Experience supporting data quality metadata management or data stewardship initiatives

EEO Statement:

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.