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# Data Steward

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Bug Management, Databases, Data Governance, Data Systems, Database Queries, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Data Lineage
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gq25s6

## About the Role

5+ years of experience in data governance or related field

Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and lifecycle

Experience working with enterprise systems, databases, and integrations

Hands-on experience with data quality, defect triage, and root cause analysis

Knowledge of metadata, data lineage, and data cataloging

Familiarity with data privacy, security, and classification standards

Ability to translate business requirements into technical/data solutions

Strong cross-functional collaboration (business + engineering + governance)

Strong SQL skills (querying, optimization, reporting)

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

## Description

* Act as Technical SME for Data Domains

o Serve as the subject matter expert for source systems and data domains, understanding application and system impacts of data decisions

o Evaluate and communicate downstream system dependencies, constraints, and impacts

 * Bridge Business and Technology

o Partner closely with Business Data Stewards and Data Owners to translate business data requirements into compliant technical implementations

o Ensure alignment between business intent and technical execution

 * Support Data Governance & Compliance

o Implement and enforce Data Governance policies, standards, and architectural principles across systems

o Ensure governed data is implemented, maintained, and controlled in alignment with enterprise standards

o Support audits, regulatory reviews, and remediation activities

 * Drive Data Quality & Defect Resolution

o Identify root causes of data quality issues across systems and integrations

o Partner on defect resolution and provide technical evidence for closure

o Contribute to data quality metrics and reporting

 * Manage Critical Data Elements (CDEs)

o Map critical data elements across source and downstream systems

o Ensure correct implementation of CDE attributes and support periodic reviews

 * Maintain Metadata, Lineage & Data Catalog

o Ensure accuracy of technical metadata and end-to-end data lineage

o Support remediation of gaps identified through governance reviews or audits


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