Job Description:

The National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR), an affiliate of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), has an exciting opportunity for a Data Governance Manager position. This person will enjoy working for a stable organization that strives every day to support the public good and make a difference. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in data governance frameworks, metadata management, data quality, and stewardship, along with experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders within the insurance industry. NIPR is based in Kansas City, Missouri. This is a full-time position which will allow a person to work remotely within the United States or hybrid in NIPR's physical office space in Kansas City, MO.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Lead and mentor a team of data governance analysts and stewards.
Establish and maintain data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
Collaborate with data owners, stewards, and business units to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance.
Drive adoption of data governance tools and platforms (e.g., ATLAN, Collibra, Informatica).
Develop and manage metadata repositories, data catalogs, and lineage documentation.
Monitor and report on data governance KPIs, including data quality metrics and policy adherence.
Ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) in partnership with IT, Legal, and Compliance teams.
Facilitate data governance councils and working groups to promote data accountability and literacy.
Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert on data governance principles.
Represent the data governance team in cross-functional meetings.
Create and present presentations on assigned projects or technical topics.
Train staff on data governance tools, metadata management, and stewardship practices.
Recommend solutions to management that align with organizational goals.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work across business and technical teams to drive consensus and adoption.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates strong attention to detail and teamwork.
Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations, and complex business reports/correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, regulators, the public and employees of the NIPR.
Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the NIPR.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Proven track record of building data governance programs from scratch.
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data lifecycle management, and data stewardship.
Experience with data governance tools such as ATLAN (preferred), Collibra, Informatica, or similar.
Experience managing large and complex data governance projects in the insurance industry.
Familiarity with data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5-8 years related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATIONS: (considered as a differentiator)

ATLAN Certified Data Governance Professional (preferred)
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP)
DCAM Certification

COMPENSATION:

Starting at $110,000 up to $140,000. To be commensurate with education and experience.

SPONSORSHIP:

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Why Work at NIPR?

Remote work schedule
37.5-hour work week
Tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Choice of insurance plans
Vacation buy-back
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Employee recognition programs
Days off for community service
Student loan repayment program

Interested in learning more about the amazing benefits NIPR offers? Please visit NIPR Jobs for more information.

NIPR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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