Director, Data Governance – Compliance

• Lead strategic direction across data domains covering information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture, and information asset management
• Work within the Agile community and with leadership to prioritize and fund capability delivery across the Association and data domains
• Direct and collaborate with business and IT partners to use information governance and management capabilities to achieve operational and strategic objectives
• Advise leadership on institutionalizing and maturing information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture, and information asset management capabilities
• Advise on mitigating risk and addressing regulatory requirements related to information governance and management
• Partner with business, risk, compliance, architecture, and IT teams to improve the effectiveness and value of data governance and management processes
• Ensure team activities align with information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture, technical solutions, and information asset management activities
• Direct team work assignments, problem resolution, risk mitigation, and quality work production
• Provide leadership, motivation, oversight, and an environment for building high-performing teams
• Collaborate with Association stakeholders to define capabilities that deliver business value and solve business challenges
• Ensure business activity risks are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled according to risk and compliance policies and procedures

• Bachelor's Degree in Data and Analytics, Information Technology, Business, Finance, Risk, Audit, or a related field; OR 4 years of related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
• 8+ years of experience in information or data-related practices, including information governance, data management, information management, information architecture, information technology, risk, audit, analysis, and reporting; OR an advanced degree and 6+ years of related experience
• 3+ years of direct team lead or management experience
• Expert knowledge of industry information/data governance best practices, information technology best practices, architecture roadmaps, and capability maps
• Experience leading teams, peers, and leadership levels across complex problem-solving activities, domains, or regulatory drivers
• Experience leading, developing, or operationalizing data management and/or data governance policies, standards, processes, procedures, and technologies
• Experience leading Agile delivery activities across people, process, and technology
• Experience leading enterprise data governance and data management strategies within a complex organization
• Experience with data privacy, data classification, sensitive data management, or privacy-by-design practices
• Strong knowledge of data management principles and practices aligned with DAMA-DMBOK knowledge areas
• Experience establishing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, standards, practices, and operating models
• Strong experience with data quality management, including standards, controls, monitoring, issue identification, and remediation
• Experience establishing and maintaining data lineage and traceability for critical data assets
• Experience with regulatory reporting and requirements supporting regulatory obligations in a highly regulated environment
• Financial services, insurance, banking, or other highly regulated industry experience
• CDMP certification strongly preferred
• CIMP, IGP, DCAM, or equivalent data management/information governance certifications preferred
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
• Must not require immigration support now or in the future; USAA does not provide visa sponsorship

Demonstrates expertise in information governance, data management, and data quality, with a strong focus on leading teams and implementing effective data governance frameworks. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Information Governance
• Data Management
• Data Quality Management
• Agile Delivery
• CDMP Certification

• Information Architecture
• Data Governance Frameworks
• Data Privacy Practices
• Data Classification
• Risk Mitigation
• Data Lineage
• Regulatory Reporting
• DAMA-DMBOK Knowledge Areas
• Data Governance Policies
• Data Management Standards

• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Team Building
• Motivation

• CDMP Certification
• CIMP Certification
• IGP Certification
• DCAM Certification

• Financial Services
• Insurance
• Banking
• Highly Regulated Environment
• Compliance