Data Steward

Starting Pay: $20.00 - $25.00

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Data Steward is responsible for the day-to-day management of specific sets of data. They work closely with the Data Management Specialist to ensure that data is properly maintained, and they are responsible for ensuring that data is properly classified, labeled, and governed. They collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and resolve data-related issues, develop and maintain data dictionaries and metadata repositories, and conduct data audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.

Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly). 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Reliable, consistent, on-site attendance is a requirement. This position requires punctuality and dependable attendance to meet the needs of the business, including attending and participating in meetings and presentations. 
2. Implements data management policies and procedures. 
3. Ensures that data is accurate, complete, and secure. 
4. Monitors data quality and takes corrective action as needed. 
5. Develops and maintains data dictionaries and metadata repositories. 
6. Conducts data audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement. 
7. Collaborates with stakeholders to define data requirements and resolve data-related issues. 
8. Collaborates with stakeholders to define Food for Change data requirements and resolve data-related issues. 
9. Works with departments to identify data needs, as well as collaborating with IT to ensure that data is properly integrated into systems and applications. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in computer science, information systems or related field or equivalent combination or education and experience in data management. Master's degree preferred
• 3 years of experience in data management or related field
• Experience developing and maintaining data dictionaries and metadata repositories
• Data collection through Qualtrics/Survey Monkey experience
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and practices 

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

and Registrations:

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Project Management Professional (PMP), preferred 

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills and willingness to assist others.
• Ability to collaborate well with other departments.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attentive to details.
• High energy level, sense of initiative, problem-solving solving, flexibility, and discretion.

COMPLIANCE:

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies, state, and federal law. 

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)

COMPETENCIES: 

Action-Oriented / Customer Focus /Drives for Results / Priority Setting / Managerial Courage Interpersonal Savvy / Creativity / Standing Alone / Time Management / Decision Quality / Self-development / Patience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required daily to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a standing or stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and often access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee must regularly move about the office and around the facility, use hands, wrists, and fingers to grip, type, and write.  The employee must frequently lift 20 pounds.  The employee will need to have the average ability to hear horns, warnings, and alerts associated with a warehouse.           

 WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While the job is generally performed in an enclosed office environment, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, strong food-related smells, and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the office environment is typically quiet, but the employee will be exposed to loud/elevated noises throughout the workday.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: 

Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis).

This role supports hours of operations at the Houston Food Bank facilities, as necessary, and may require flexibility (e.g., times of disaster, community events, company events).

*Is legally able to work in the United States.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and essential job functions needed for this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, working conditions, qualifications, and skills that may be needed. 

Houston Food Bank (HFB) is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities, and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented, and diverse workforce. 

HFB is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.