GLO - Data Governance Lead; Data Analyst V

GLO - Data Governance Lead (Data Analyst V)

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The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Data Analyst V (Data Governance Lead) within the Information Technology Services Department of the agency.

The Data Governance Lead performs highly complex (senior-level) data analysis and data research work involving conducting extensive data research and analyzing and reporting the results. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Employees at this level may:
Guide the selection of data management tools and the development of standards, usage guidelines, and procedures for those tools. Define, develop, and implement data and reporting standards. Develop data quality measures, analyze data quality results, and implement necessary changes to ensure data quality improvement. Develop software applications or programming to use for statistical modeling, data analysis, and graphic analysis.

The Data Governance Lead plays a key role in supporting the implementation and ongoing management of the agency’s data governance framework. This role contributes to the development of the Data Governance Framework, Strategy, and OKRs, and supports the execution of the roadmap. The Lead ensures that data policies, standards, and practices are effectively communicated, adopted, trained on, and maintained across business units.

The Lead works closely with data owners, data stewards, business teams, and other stakeholders—coordinating recurring meetings and driving follow-up actions. Additionally, this role oversees workloads across various tracks within the Data Management Services division, as defined in Azure Dev Ops (ADO), and coordinates communication with business teams and key stakeholders. This role reports to the Data Management Officer.

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

• Data Governance Program Execution:
  Drive data governance initiatives, including policy development, data stewardship, and end‑user training programs. Maintain documentation of data governance policies, processes, standards, and data definitions. Assist in implementation and adoption of data governance tools and platforms. Support audits and regulatory reporting by ensuring proper data documentation and controls.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication:
  Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment with governance standards, processes, and procedures. Manage communication for data governance and other data initiatives across the agency. Coordinate annual data classification, data security assessments, and open data programs. Facilitate data governance meetings, working groups, and training sessions.
• Training, Adoption & Change Management:
  Develop and deliver end‑user training programs on data governance policies and tools. Nurture data socialization and cross‑training to expand the value of data usage across the agency. Track and report on data governance metrics, compliance, and adoption across departments.
• Project Coordination & Delivery Oversight:
  Oversee the workload and deliverables of various tracks within the Data Management Services division using Azure Dev Ops (ADO). Ensure timely follow‑up and execution of governance‑related tasks and initiatives. Monitor progress and support continuous improvement of governance practices.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may substitute for the degree requirement at a rate of one year of relevant experience for each year of education.
• 5 years experience in data governance, data management, security or a related discipline.

This position is based in Austin, TX. Candidates must be…