Data Governance Analyst

Req ID: 352360 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Data Governance Analyst to join our team in Nashville, Tennessee (US-TN), United States (US).

Overview

NTT DATA is seeking a Collibra expert to support enterprise data governance initiatives for a large-scale client environment. This role is focused on hands-on implementation and configuration of Collibra, working closely with data governance stakeholders, stewards, and platform teams to operationalize cataloging, stewardship, lineage, and policy workflows.

The ideal candidate brings strong tool-level expertise in Collibra, experience working in enterprise data governance programs, and the ability to translate governance requirements into effective Collibra configurations.

Key Responsibilities

Collibra Implementation & Configuration

• Configure and support Collibra Data Catalog capabilities including data assets, domains, communities, and operating models.
• Implement and manage business glossaries, stewardship assignments, and certification workflows to establish trust in enterprise data assets.
• Configure Collibra workflows (out-of-the-box and customized) to support governance, stewardship, and approval processes.
• Support metadata curation and enrichment, including linking technical metadata, business terms, policies, and processes.

Lineage, Classification & Governance Enablement

• Support technical and business lineage use cases by enabling visibility across source-to-report data flows.
• Assist with data classification and tagging (including sensitive data where applicable) in alignment with governance policies.
• Support policy linkage and governance controls within Collibra to enable compliance and auditability.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with data stewards, governance leads, and business stakeholders to capture governance requirements and translate them into Collibra configurations, and develop custom workflows if required.
• Support onboarding and adoption by guiding users on how to discover, understand, and trust data using Collibra.
• Communicate governance concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Platform Integration & Support

• Support integration of Collibra with upstream and downstream systems (data platforms, BI tools, metadata scanners, APIs).
• Assist with ongoing platform usage, operational support, and continuous improvement of Collibra configurations.
• Partner with platform and architecture teams as needed (deployment and infrastructure are not primary responsibilities).

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with Collibra as a data governance and data catalog platform.
• Practical experience working with:
• Business glossaries and stewardship models
• Data cataloging and asset certification
• Governance workflows
• Metadata and lineage concepts
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale data governance programs.
• Familiarity with adjacent governance or catalog tools (e.g., Alation) is a plus.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise data catalog capabilities, including:
• Asset discovery and certification
• Business and technical lineage
• Policy and governance enablement
• Role-based access and stewardship models
• Working knowledge of SQL and general data platform concepts.
• Exposure to cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Ability to learn and adapt within a complex enterprise environment.

Role Level Clarification

This role is intended for a mid-level Collibra expert:

• Strong hands-on tool expertise
• Focused on implementation, configuration, and operational enablement of Collibra

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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