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About the Team The Enterprise Data Management team at Tyson Foods is building the data capabilities of the future—transforming an 85-year-old company into the most modern food company in the world. We are advancing master data management, governance, and data quality processes to ensure enterprise data is complete, valid, and trusted across the organization. Our team partners across business and IT to embed scalable data governance practices into how data is created, managed, and used to drive decisions. Job Summary The Senior IT Data Analyst (Data Governance) reports directly to the Staff IT Product Manager and is a hands-on contributor responsible for executing and advancing Tyson Foods' enterprise data governance capabilities. This role drives impact through strong execution, stakeholder enablement, and the ability to identify patterns in data governance challenges and recommend improvements to processes, standards, and tools. The position partners closely with data stewards, analytics teams, and technical stakeholders to ensure enterprise data is properly governed, understood, and trusted. Key Responsibilities Execute data governance activities including cataloging, classification, and metadata enrichment Partner with data stewards to drive adoption of governance standards and improve stewardship consistency Investigate data quality issues, governance gaps, and process breakdowns Identify recurring patterns and translate findings into actionable improvements Contribute to the evolution of governance workflows, controls, and standards Support and enhance the use of governance platforms (e.g., Collibra) Provide informal mentorship and guidance to junior analysts Collaborate cross-functionally to improve data quality, usability, and trust Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field 3+ years of experience in data governance, analytics, or related roles Ability to investigate issues and connect root cause to process or system improvements Ability to translate business requirements into technical requirements Understanding of software development lifecycles and related change management Experience with cross-functional stakeholder engagement Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting enterprise data governance programs Familiarity with analytics data environments and reporting platforms Experience with workflow or process improvement initiatives Experience working with data catalogs, business glossaries, or governance platforms (Collibra preferred) Strong data literacy with focus on data quality and standards Core Competencies Data Analysis & Governance Execution Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis Stakeholder Collaboration Communication & Influence Continuous Improvement Mindset Attention to Detail •Not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future •Not eligible for relocation assistance •
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1ST SHIFT (United States of America) Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral. Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.
