Data Governance Analyst II

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities


• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long


• term disability, and life insurance


• Relocation assistance


• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.


• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

PLEASE NOTE: SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Data Governance Analyst II | Pay Range: $77,900.00 - $99,325.00

Join our dynamic Data Governance team as our new Data Governance Analyst II, where where you’ll play a key role in protecting, organizing, and enabling the effective use of enterprise data. 

In this role, you’ll help develop, implement, and continuously manage SPP’s data governance framework—establishing standards and providing guidance for safeguarding, storing, retaining, and using data in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. You’ll also contribute to visualizing data, consolidating multiple input streams, and automating manual processes—all through the lens of data protection and governance.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join an organization committed to shaping the future of energy. Apply today and help us turn data into information—and information into insights that power our nation forward.

What You'll Do

• Design and maintain automated data flows to collect, move, and consolidate metadata, logs, and security-related data using SQL, APIs, and light scripting (e.g., PowerShell or Python).


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  Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of SPP’s enterprise data governance framework, including policies, standards, controls, and procedures.

  
  


• Create dashboards and visualizations (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or web-based tools) to provide visibility into governance posture and compliance.


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  Serve as a data governance point of contact, supporting stakeholder requests and promoting adoption of governance practices across the organization.

  
  


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  Assist with communication and education efforts related to data governance best practices, policies, and procedures.

  
  


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  Develop and maintain data governance documentation such as data mappings, data flows, metadata inventories, and data dictionaries.

  
  


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  Perform data governance activities including data classification, retention, records management, privacy support, and data quality reviews to identify risks and gaps.

  
  


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  Monitor and support data governance and data protection controls, including retention, alerting, and quality checks.

  
  


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  Collaborate with technical and business teams to enhance data governance tools, improve data quality monitoring, and support data architecture standards.

  
  


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  Manage an intake queue of data governance requests and ensure timely completion within established service levels.

  
  


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  Identify data governance risks and gaps and partner with stakeholders on mitigation and continuous improvement efforts.

  
  


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  Communicate complex technical and governance concepts clearly while maintaining strong collaborative relationships across the organization.

  
  


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  Support SPP’s corporate culture, business model, and internal control requirements.

  
  

To be successful as a Data Governance Analyst II, we're looking for: 

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, operations research, information systems, engineering, economics, or equivalent work experience supporting data governance technology processes.


• Level II: Three (3) years’ work experience of related job experience


• Excellent listening, interpersonal, collaboration, written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.


• Experience as a “team player” with strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across and at all levels within the organization.


• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that are required to assess effectiveness of data management practices in both simple and complex business processes.


• Applicable knowledge of data governance frameworks or similar frameworks as a practice (i.e., data lifecycle management, data types, data lineage, data methodologies, data retention, data analytics and reporting, data protections, etc.)


• Written documentation skills applicable to policies, processes, procedures.


• Knowledge of data analytics and data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, SAP BI, Power BI, Toad, Tableau, etc.)


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.


• Ability to consume technical concepts and translate technical concepts to non-technical staff.


• Self-starter who can create, facilitate new concepts, engage in multiple initiatives, and interact with a diverse group of stakeholders across the company with minimal oversight.


• Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment while handling multiple priorities.


• Ability to gain a general understanding of industry compliance requirements.


• Ability to apply an understanding of, compliance with, and enforcement of SPP Policies and Procedures.

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  Experience with cloud and on-prem data systems.

  
  


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  Hands-on experience with data-related tool implementations. 

  
  


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  Designing and implementing automated data workflows, including centralizing logs and events into a unified monitoring interface

  
  


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  Transferring and integrating data across systems using ETL, SQL, APIs, and light scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python 

  
  


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  Developing interactive dashboards and data visualizations with tools like Tableau, Power BI, or custom web-based solutions

  
  


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  Supporting data governance and protection initiatives through monitoring, alerting, and retention policy enforcement 

  
  


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  Working primarily with metadata and security-related datasets rather than traditional business analytics or data science

  
  

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type, Location and Hours :

This is a full-time, onsite hybrid position based in Little Rock, Arkansas (Central Arkansas). The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended hours may be required. Job requires managing staff working rotating shift schedules with long hours. 

Travel Requirement:

This position requires moderate travel (approximately 10%).

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool.