Position Summary
The Data Domain Steward (Analyst/Senior Analyst level) is a hands‑on role focused on carrying out data governance work for assigned data domains. This role works closely with business partners, technical teams, and analysts to make sure data is accurate, well documented, and easy to understand.
The role also includes working directly with datasets to check data quality and confirm that data aligns to documented definitions across multiple platforms.
In this role, you will:
- Perform daily data governance activities for assigned data domains.
- Work with business and technical stewards to keep data definitions, ownership, and documentation up to date.
- Create and maintain metadata such as data definitions, classifications, lineage, ownership, and usage using enterprise governance tools.
- Follow and apply enterprise data governance policies, standards, and procedures consistently.
- Work directly with datasets across different platforms to review data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Support data quality rules, controls, and monitoring activities.
Work Model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Hartford, CT. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. Occasional travel may be required for client meetings, workshops, project activities, and business-critical needs.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
- 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, data quality, or data analytics.
- Working knowledge of data governance, metadata, and data quality concepts.
- Hands‑on experience with data governance or metadata tools (such as Collibra, DataHub, Databricks, or similar).
- Experience working directly with datasets across multiple platforms.
- Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into clear data definitions.
These will help you stand out
- Experience working in regulated or large enterprise environments (such as healthcare).
- Experience with modern data platforms and cloud‑based data environments.
- Familiarity with domain‑based or federated data governance models.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until September 20, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 - $160,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
· 401(k) plan and contributions
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Over Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is een bouwer van AI-oplossingen en een leverancier van technologiediensten. Wij slaan de brug tussen AI-investeringen en ondernemingswaarde door het bouwen van full-stack AI-oplossingen voor onze klanten. Onze diepgaande kennis van sectoren, processen en engineering stelt ons in staat om de unieke context van een organisatie te verankeren in technologische systemen. Deze systemen versterken het menselijk potentieel, realiseren tastbare resultaten en geven wereldwijde ondernemingen een voorsprong in een snel veranderende wereld. Ontdek hoe op cognizant.ai of @cognizant.
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