Data Governance Analyst- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

GuidePoint is seeking a motivated and engaged Data Governance Analyst to join our growing Team!  The successful candidate is a hard-working, self-motivated professional who will support client engagements focused on data security, data privacy, and AI governance initiatives. They will assist in assessing data governance frameworks, analyzing risks, supporting regulatory compliance efforts, and developing actionable recommendations for our clients across various industries.

Role and Responsibilities: 

The selected candidate will be responsible for performing the following activities:

• Assist in conducting data governance assessments aligned with frameworks such as Data Security Maturity Model (DSMM), the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, NIST Privacy Framework, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, Quebec Privacy Act, and others
• Support client engagements by collecting and analyzing documentation related to data privacy, security, and AI practices
• Help map existing client policies, processes, and technologies to industry standards and best practices
• Develop policies, processes, and other documentation (e.g., checklists, guidelines, FAQs) to comply with relevant privacy regulations and frameworks
• Contribute to the creation of deliverables including reports, data governance frameworks, process flows, and roadmaps
• Track action items and follow-ups during client meetings and workshops
• Provide advisory and remediation services to GuidePoint customers to help build or strengthen their data governance program, to address their data security, data privacy and AI governance capabilities
• Conduct research on evolving privacy and AI regulatory trends, including applicable legal and administrative standards, and synthesize findings into internal briefings or client-ready materials
• Develop regulatory updates to keep customers up to date on the current data security and privacy landscape
• Work collaboratively with senior consultants to ensure the successful delivery of client projects
• Contribute to the maturation and socialization of the GuidePoint data governance consulting practice
• Participate in peer reviews of client deliverables to ensure accuracy, clarity, effective presentation of data, and alignment with project objectives and quality standards.

Required Experience and Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience (internships, project work, or consulting exposure a plus) and/or relevant education or training
• At least one active industry-recognized certification, including CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP or similar
• Working knowledge of data security, privacy, and AI governance concepts and controls.
• Exposure to AI governance, ethical AI, or responsible use of emerging technologies
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry frameworks pertaining to data security, privacy, and AI governance
• Ability to consult with customers in a service advisory capacity
• Self-driven; able to manage schedules, meet deadlines, coordinate with others, perform tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to work with multiple customers, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously
• Organized and effective with time and meeting management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team with other GuidePoint practices.
• Team mindset, with the ability to build strong relationships, and work collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to ask questions, actively listen, escalate roadblocks, and interact effectively at multiple levels
• Strong analytic skills and attention to detail
• Learning and growth mindset to keep up with emerging trends.
• Coachable, able to receive direction, feedback, and to adjust quickly

Preferred Experience and Position Requirements:

• Experience providing data governance services in a consulting capacity
• Demonstrated experience with assessing, developing, and implementing data governance and protection programs, including conducting data discovery of data flows and inventories and evaluating the security and privacy controls that protect an organization’s sensitive data.
• Exposure to reviewing data security, privacy, or AI governance policies, standards, and procedures, with the ability to identify potential gaps or areas for improvement based on industry frameworks and best practices
• Familiarity with performing readiness or maturity assessments for data governance programs, including assisting in gap analysis and supporting the development of strategic recommendations under senior guidance
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to clearly present findings and data governance concepts in both formal and informal settings to a range of stakeholders
• Experience contributing to the preparation of reports or deliverables that include technical or strategic analysis, and communicating those findings as part of a project team or client engagement
• Solid understanding of the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making technology as it relates to Personal Information (PI)
• Understanding and working knowledge of security frameworks, including the NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and others.
• Publish content and/or perform conference speaking to demonstrate thought leadership.