Summary:
Overview
The Data Governance & Enablement Lead is an exceptional communicator able to bridge technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of the organization and will champion a culture of data stewardship and self-service analytics in support of the ASPCA's mission to end cruelty to animals. They will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and operational driver of the ASPCA's enterprise data governance program, while also bringing meaningful business intelligence capability to a growing team. This individual is an exceptional communicator able to bridge technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of the organization and will champion a culture of data stewardship and self-service analytics in support of the ASPCA's mission to end cruelty to animals.
Please note, a cover letter is required to complete your application. Applications for this role will be accepted until 5pm ET on Friday 5/22/26.
Who We Are
The Information Technology (IT) department supports and improves a broad portfolio of technologies to support our staff. IT ensures that all ASPCA staff, partners, and communities have the systems needed to work effectively and efficiently to improve animal welfare. The sub-teams within IT include Product, Data and Reporting Solutions, Operations and Information Security, Technical Support, Enterprise Architecture, and Business Operations.
What You’ll Do
Partnering closely with the Director of Enterprise Data Management & Business Intelligence, this role will assume day-to-day ownership of the newly established Enterprise Data Governance framework, sponsored by senior leadership to drive coordination, continuous improvement, and long-term maturation across the organization. In parallel, this individual will contribute to Power BI standards, training, and best practices, helping to expand BI capacity on a small but high-impact team. This role requires a highly self-directed, proactive individual who can independently identify needs, initiate action, and advance priorities.
The ideal candidate is a governance practitioner first, experienced in operationalizing frameworks, managing workgroups, and building data stewardship culture, who also brings hands-on Power BI skills and a genuine interest in enabling others to use data effectively
The Data Governance & Enablement Lead reports directly to the Director, Enterprise Data Management & Business Intelligence and has no direct reports.
Where and When You’ll Work
This remote-based position (which requires travel, as described below) is open to all eligible candidates based within the United States.
Some travel to ASPCA locations and training sites (about 5% annually) may be required
What You’ll Get
Compensation
Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary ranges for this role are set forth below and may be modified in the future.
$130,000 - $135,000 annually
For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website.
Benefits
At the ASPCA, you don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
Responsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance, and include but are not limited to:
Data Governance Framework Operationalization & Continuous Improvement
Assume ownership of the ASPCA's newly established Enterprise Data Governance framework, driving day-to-day operations, enforcing standards, and continuously maturing governance practices across the organization
Serve as Coordinator for the Data Governance Council; manage agendas, document decisions, track action items, and maintain official governance artifacts including charters, policies, standards, and decision logs
Lead the launch and facilitation of new governance workgroups as they are initiated, ensuring each develops a charter, defines scope, and executes against near-term and long-term priorities; continuously evaluate and improve the effectiveness of active workgroups
Collaborate with the Director, Enterprise Data Management & BI and cross-functional stakeholders to onboard and support data stewards and data owners, define roles and responsibilities, and reinforce accountability over time
Ensure data governance touchpoints are consistently integrated into project workflows for both new system implementations and existing system harmonization
Monitor governance metrics and KPIs; proactively identify gaps and risks and escalate issues to the Data Governance Council and Strategic Data Review Board as appropriate
Evaluate and improve data governance tooling, processes, and operating rhythms on an ongoing basis to increase adoption, efficiency, and organizational trust in data
Support the Data Catalog and Glossary Tool selection and implementation defining processes for ongoing catalog governance
Support the Director in preparing materials and recommendations for the Data Governance Council and Strategic Data Review Board
Business Intelligence Enablement
Develop and enforce Power BI standards, best practices, and quality controls including report design conventions, naming standards, data model governance, row-level security, and workspace organization
Serve as a Power BI resource for the team and the broader organization, providing hands-on guidance to report developers and business users on building accurate, performant, and maintainable BI solutions
Design and deliver a tiered Power BI training program for both view-only users and power users, covering navigation, report interpretation, self-service analytics, and development best practices
Establish and oversee a Power BI quality control process, reviewing reports and datasets prior to publication to ensure accuracy, consistency with enterprise data definitions, and alignment with governance standards
Partner with Data Engineering and the Director to govern the semantic/BI layer in Snowflake and Power BI, ensuring datasets reflect approved data models and medallion architecture conventions
Drive self-service BI adoption by making trusted, well-documented datasets readily available; reduce ad hoc report burden through proactive enablement and documentation
Data Quality, Management & Master Data Support
Support the management of the enterprise data catalog, business glossary, and data dictionary, contributing to the accuracy, accessibility, and consistent application of data definitions, terminology, and metadata across systems and teams
Help define and monitor data quality metrics, thresholds, and KPIs; support data quality remediation efforts and contribute to continuous improvement in data reliability and trust
Establish and maintain metadata management standards, including data lineage documentation, data profiling, and business and technical metadata governance
Develop familiarity with the ASPCA's MDM platform (Reltio) over time, supporting governance standards around master data domains, golden record definitions, and reference data
Communication, Stakeholder Engagement & Data Literacy
Serve as a clear and effective communicator on data topics, translating complex data governance, quality, and analytics concepts for stakeholders at all levels of the organization, from front-line program staff to senior leadership
Develop and deliver proactive, organization-wide communications about data governance updates, new standards, BI capabilities, and data literacy resources through appropriate internal channels
Develop and maintain the data governance hub (artifacts, decisions, updates) ensuring information is current, accessible, and useful to a broad audience
Build and maintain strong working relationships with data SMEs across the organization, including program operations teams, privacy ambassadors, Power BI power users, and others engaged in data-related projects
Qualifications
Able to serve as an organizational SME, synthesizing technical expertise with practical implementation to guide decision-making across teams
Skilled at communicating complex data and governance concepts clearly to stakeholders at all organizational levels, from program staff to executive leadership
Able to plan, coordinate, and execute across multiple concurrent workstreams with a high degree of organization and follow-through
Builds trusted relationships across teams; works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and foster accountability
Comfortable operating in ambiguity; able to define structure where it does not yet exist and adapt priorities as organizational needs evolve
Strong facilitation and meeting management skills; able to drive discussions to clear decisions and documented outcomes
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective training programs for diverse audiences with varying levels of data literacy
Champions data literacy, self-service analytics, and stewardship as core to organizational health and mission delivery
Gives and seeks feedback; continuous learner with a growth mindset
Cultivates a climate in which individual differences and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and supported
Technical Requirements
Demonstrated experience owning and continuously improving enterprise data governance frameworks, including governance bodies, policies, standards, and stewardship models
Advanced proficiency in Power BI including data modeling, DAX, report and dashboard development, workspace and gateway management, row-level security
Experience managing or contributing to enterprise data catalogs, business glossaries, and data dictionaries, including defining and governing data definitions, terminology, and metadata standards
Strong understanding of metadata management practices, including data lineage, data profiling, and data quality monitoring and remediation
Understanding of medallion architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold) and its role in governing data quality and trust across layers
Familiarity with star schema design principles and how dimensional modeling supports BI and reporting governance
Experience with enterprise data platforms including data warehouses and semantic/BI layers (e.g., Snowflake, Power BI)
Familiarity with Master Data Management (MDM) concepts including master data domains, golden record standards, and reference data governance; hands-on platform experience (e.g., Reltio, Informatica, Stibo) a plus
Working knowledge of data protection, privacy, and regulatory compliance practices a plus
Basic understanding of SQL and other programming languages (Python, etc.) a plus
Language
English
Education and Work Experience
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, business intelligence, or a related data discipline required
3+ years of hands-on Power BI development and administration experience, including report governance and training, required
Demonstrated experience owning and maturing an enterprise data governance framework in a complex, cross-functional organization required
Experience managing or contributing to an enterprise data catalog, business glossary, or data quality program required
Experience serving as a data SME on enterprise-wide projects or initiatives required
Demonstrated experience communicating data concepts and programs to a broad range of audiences, including non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership, required
Experience in designing and delivering data or BI training programs strongly preferred
Experience coordinating governance bodies, steering committees, or working groups strongly preferred
Hands-on MDM platform experience (e.g., Reltio, Informatica, or similar) preferred but not required; willingness to develop MDM proficiency over time is expected
Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization preferred
Additional Information
Must be available for off-hours support of critical applications as needed
Some travel to ASPCA locations and training sites (about 5% annually) may be required
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