Data Governance Specialist

This role is ideal for a professional with deep expertise in Records Information Management (RIM) and Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) who can drive data retention initiatives, identify compliance gaps, and partner with stakeholders to implement effective remediation strategies. Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Data Retention Implementation Specialist to join a growing team focused on enterprise data governance, records management, and compliance.

Job Title: Data Governance Specialist
Location: Plano, TX.
Job Type: W2 Contract
Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Onsite
Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Data Retention Implementation Specialist to join a growing team focused on enterprise data governance, records management, and compliance. This role is ideal for a professional with deep expertise in Records Information Management (RIM) and Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) who can drive data retention initiatives, identify compliance gaps, and partner with stakeholders to implement effective remediation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Execute data retention implementation and remediation activities across enterprise applications.
• Review retention assessments and application data to ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify data retention gaps, risks, and non-compliance issues and develop corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with application owners, business stakeholders, compliance teams, and IT partners to implement retention requirements.
• Support data lifecycle management processes, including retention, archival, and disposal activities.
• Develop recommendations to improve data retention practices and reduce organizational risk.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and documentation related to records management and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain and support Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with Records Information Management (RIM). (Required)
• Strong experience with Records of Processing Activities (ROPA). (Required)
• Expertise in data retention regulations, compliance requirements, and governance best practices.
• Experience with data governance frameworks and data lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to analyze retention gaps and develop remediation strategies.
• Experience implementing and managing data retention programs and controls.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Information Governance Professional (IGP)
• Certified Records Manager (CRM)
• Certified Information Professional (CIP)
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• Data Governance & Stewardship-related certifications

Benefits: 80 hours paid time off, medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan

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