Water.org is hiring a Senior Data Governance Analyst

Type and Estimated Length of Employment: Fixed term. 18 months About Water.org 1 in 4 people around the world lack access to safe water and 2 in 5 people don’t have access to a safe toilet. We are working every day to change this. We are Water.org. We’re here to bring water and sanitation to the world. We want to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective because we believe that water is the way to empower a bright future that we can all share in, worldwide. We are an international nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world through access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, we pioneer market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis. For more than 30 years, we’ve been providing women hope, children health and families a bright future. We are looking for a Senior Data Governance Analyst to join our team of thinkers and doers If you are passionate about data governance, collaborating with others and strategizing for the future we would love to hear from you. The Data Governance Analyst is primarily responsible for the development and execution of a responsive, org-wide data governance framework that supports the full data lifecycle. The incumbent in this position will partner effectively across teams and functions to implement policies, ensure data quality and compliance, and promote consistent data practices. What You’ll do Data Governance Leads implementation of the data governance operating model, managing data and change requests across the organization. Implements and maintains data governance policies, best practices, and data quality standards. Develops and oversees data stewardship processes to ensure high-quality, well-documented datasets. Ensures the scope of data governance initiatives align with enterprise strategy and priorities. Technical + Advisory Support Works collaboratively to define policies and ensure regulatory and organizational compliance. Provides training and support to teams on data governance practices and data management protocols. Builds data governance methodologies, incorporating enterprise and legal requirements for data privacy and protection. Process Management + Documentation Collaborates with internal analysts and teams to ensure governed and reliable data assets without owning analytics directly. Acts as a liaison across departments to translate data needs and collaboratively define requirements that ensure processes work across systems. Supports enterprise-wide efforts to align metadata, data lineage, and data sharing processes. Why Water.org? At Water.org, we’re dedicated to breaking barriers to safe water access for everyone, everywhere. When you join us, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to sustainability, diversity, and making a lasting impact. We offer growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and the chance to drive global change. Discover What Makes Water.org a Great Place to Work