A Data Specialist uses software to store and organize data, such as an organization's records or financial information. Facilitates user and client access to information stored in databases. Ensures accuracy and efficient maintenance of data.
Coppell, TX Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $90,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Dependent care reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications Project team coordination Performance dashboard reports Data analysis reporting Enterprise software Business intelligence report generation Dashboard creation support CRM system proficiency Systems analysis Data analytics technologies Cross-functional communication Full Job Description The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is seeking a Data Governance & Quality Specialist to lead enterprise-wide data quality, stewardship, governance, and integrity initiatives. This role will serve as the association's primary advocate for accurate, consistent, secure, and trustworthy data across business systems, membership platforms including Salesforce, financial systems, program management applications, and reporting environments. The Data Governance & Quality Specialist will partner with business leaders throughout the association to establish data standards, assist with defining and documenting business processes, improve reporting accuracy, drive user accountability, and support strategic decision-making through trusted data. This position combines technical, analytical, and business process responsibilities and requires strong collaboration across multiple departments.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Data Governance Develop and maintain enterprise data governance standards and policies Establish data ownership and stewardship responsibilities across departments Create and maintain business data definitions and data dictionaries Lead governance discussions and governance meetings Assist departments in adopting data quality best practices Data Quality and Integrity Monitor data quality metrics and identify trends Perform regular audits of constituent, membership, donor, employee, and program data Develop processes to identify and resolve duplicate records Create data cleansing and remediation plans Investigate root causes of recurring data quality issues Salesforce and Business Systems Support Partner with Salesforce and Daxko Core administrators and business stakeholders to improve data integrity Assist with field governance, validation rules, workflows, and quality controls Support integration quality between Salesforce and other systems Participate in testing and validation of system enhancements Reporting and Analytics Develop data quality dashboards and scorecards Monitor key performance indicators for data accuracy, completeness, and consistency Provide executive-level reporting on governance initiatives and progress Training and Change Management Deliver training on data standards and governance practices Create documentation and user guidance Promote a culture of data accountability across the association
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in: Information Systems; Computer Science; Business Analytics; Data Management; or related field (Equivalent experience may be substituted) 3-5 years of experience in: Data governance; Data quality management; Business systems analysis; CRM administration; Data stewardship Experience working with enterprise applications such as: Salesforce; Microsoft SQL; Power BI; Microsoft 365
SKILLS:
Data governance frameworks Data quality analysis Process documentation Reporting and dashboard development Excellent communication and facilitation skills Strong problem-solving ability Project coordination experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience within: Nonprofits; Membership organizations; Associations; Healthcare; Education Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) Salesforce Business Analyst and/or Administrator Certification Experience with: Master Data Management (MDM); Data cataloging; Data quality tools; Power BI; Microsoft 365
Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-Term Disability, Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan, Supplementary Insurance (Cancer/Accident/Critical Illness/Wellness), Employee Assistance Plan, Free family membership, Discounts on Y programs including summer camps, enrichment classes, youth sports, childcare and more! Eligible to enroll in a 403(b) tax deferred account at beginning of employment. Retirement Account with 12% paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements. (PTO) Paid time off based on hours worked and years of service. Training and leadership development opportunities. Employee referral awards of $100 and up.
