Data Governance Analyst

HireRight is the premier global background screening and workforce solutions provider. We bring clarity and confidence to vetting and hiring decisions through integrated, tailored solutions, driving a higher standard of accuracy in everything we do. Combining in-house talent, personalized services, and proprietary technology, we ensure the best candidate experience possible. PBSA accredited and based in Nashville, TN, we offer expertise from our regional centers across 200 countries and territories in The Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Our commitment to get it right every time, everywhere, makes us the trusted partner of businesses and organizations worldwide

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Data Governance Analyst to join our Business Intelligence team at our Nashville headquarters. This role will play a key part in supporting our enterprise data governance initiatives by coordinating business terminology management, collaborating with domain owners, and maintaining the integrity of our data glossary and metadata assets. The ideal candidate is proactive, communicative, and eager to learn in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

• Assist in maintaining and updating the enterprise business glossary, ensuring terminology completeness, accuracy, and alignment across Finance, Operations, and GTM domains.
• Collaborate with business domain owners and data stakeholders to collect, validate, and standardize business terms.
• Coordinate resolution of cross-domain terminology ambiguities and ensure documentation of decisions.
• Support the organization and usability of governance platforms, including SharePoint, Power Pages, or other tools used to manage terminology and metadata.
• Help develop and maintain a Data Governance visibility hub to increase awareness and engagement across the organization.
• Partner with BI and Data Engineering teams to align business terms with technical metadata and data lineage efforts.
• Participate in data governance training and assist in promoting data stewardship best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Management, or related field preferred.
• Entry-level to 2 years of experience in data governance, data analysis, business analysis, or related fields.
• Recent college graduates with relevant internships or academic projects in data management or analytics are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with data governance concepts, metadata management, and business glossaries is a plus.
• Experience with SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Pages, or similar collaboration platforms is desirable.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning.

• Why Join Us:

  • Be part of a growing, strategic function that directly impacts business decisions and data trustworthiness.
  • Work in a collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Contribute to shaping data governance best practices across a global enterprise.

   

HireRight offers its employees a competitive salary, permanent contract and a comprehensive package of benefits. From day one you will receive a training plan to get you on board quickly. Additionally, we offer:

HireRight offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Paid Life/AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401K

• Generous Vacation and Sick Program

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Education Assistance Program

• Business Casual Attire

• Generous Referral Program

• Employee Discounts and Rewards

• And much more!

• All resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.
  
  
  

Please submit resume/CV in English. Please be informed that the company does not provide a visa sponsorship.

All resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.

HireRight does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of HireRight and HireRight will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.