We're Looking for an experienced Senior Data Governance Analyst — Unstructured Data & AI Readiness!
About the Company:
Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $60 billion in assets under management. We offer opportunities to thrive, innovate, and make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in driving the future of the U.S. retirement industry. Security Benefit is a PLACE where we promise to help our customers To and Through Retirement®.
We’re proud to have been recognized as one of the best in the business:
- Named to Ward’s 50 list of top-performing life-health insurance companies
- Recognized on list of Ingram’s Top 100 Private Companies in the Kansas City area in 2024
About the Role:
As a Senior Data Governance Analyst — Unstructured Data & AI Readiness you will serve as a recognized subject matter expert on Security Benefit’s Data Governance team, owning the operationalization of governance practices for unstructured content — including documents, email, collaboration platforms, and cloud repositories. You will ensure enterprise information is trusted, compliant, and optimized for AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) use cases, while driving Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) program execution across the organization. This role sits at the intersection of traditional records and retention governance and next-generation AI readiness, making it a critical enabler of Security Benefit’s data strategy and its $60 billion asset management mission.
This role reports to the AVP, Data Strategy & Enablement and sits within the Data Governance chapter, providing governance services and standards across Agile Product Teams. It can be performed remotely or in a hybrid capacity from our Topeka or Overland Park, Kansas offices.
- Lead operationalization of unstructured data governance across AWS-based cloud platforms, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other enterprise content stores — supporting Data Owners and Stewards in classifying, sensitivity-labeling, and retention-tagging content for AI fitness, regulatory compliance, and eDiscovery readiness
- Enable trusted use of unstructured data in AI, analytics, and RAG solutions; collaborate with the Gen AI & Innovation team and enterprise Risk function to provide governance inputs into AI intake processes, risk assessments, and data asset inventories
- Execute information lifecycle workflows including classification, retention scheduling, disposition, and audit readiness across enterprise content platforms; administer legal hold placement and release under Legal’s direction
- Support administration and user adoption of Microsoft Purview for sensitivity labeling and information protection across Microsoft 365 and connected platforms
- Develop and maintain metadata taxonomies, classification schemas, and controlled vocabularies for unstructured content; administer and extend enterprise data catalog coverage to include unstructured content assets
- Serve as governance SME for Security Benefit’s FSx-to-SharePoint migration initiative, ensuring governance standards — site architecture, content taxonomy, sensitivity labeling, and retention controls — are designed into the platform from the ground up
- Develop and advocate for automated and AI/ML-assisted tagging and classification approaches using Microsoft Purview auto-labeling, SharePoint Syntex, and comparable platform-native capabilities to minimize manual burden on business users
- Partner with Data Owners, Stewards, Legal, Privacy, Platform Architecture, and data teams to design workflows and automation supporting unstructured data classification, retention controls, and access governance
- Develop and deliver training materials, adoption guides, and governance communications to business and technology stakeholders on unstructured data governance standards and tooling
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to IC 1/IC 2 Governance Analysts on classification, metadata, and stewardship practices
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Library & Information Science, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5–7 years of experience in data governance, information management, records management, data operations, or a closely related discipline
- Working knowledge of unstructured data governance concepts including metadata management, content classification, sensitivity labeling, information lifecycle management, legal hold, and records retention
- Hands-on experience with one or more enterprise content platforms: SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Slack, or comparable cloud content repositories
- Demonstrated SharePoint Online expertise including site architecture, content types, managed metadata term stores, permission modeling, and document library governance; experience supporting SharePoint migrations from on-premises or legacy file share environments (e.g., FSx) strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Microsoft Purview (or predecessor tools: Azure Information Protection, MIP) for sensitivity labeling and compliance management; willingness to develop deep proficiency required
- Automation-first orientation: evaluates AI/ML-assisted and platform-native automation options (e.g., Purview auto-labeling, SharePoint Syntex, Power Automate) before recommending manual processes
- Exposure to data catalog or metadata management tooling (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or similar); willingness to develop proficiency in Security Benefit’s selected platform required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with competing priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to translate complex governance concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Understanding of AI/ML governance concepts, including data readiness for RAG architectures, is a meaningful differentiator
- Experience in financial services or a regulated data environment preferred; familiarity with SQL, Python, or scripting for data profiling and quality validation a plus
Why Choose Security Benefit?
When you join our team, you’re not just getting a paycheck — you’re getting a career path full of growth opportunities, plus a robust benefits package that puts your well-being first. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time Security Benefit associate:
- Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses to reward your contributions.
- 33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
- Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance to give you peace of mind.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Life Insurance to protect your loved ones.
- Educational assistance to support your career development.
- Associate assistance programs for your personal and professional well-being.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply today by visiting our career page to submit your resume. We’re excited to meet you!
Security Benefit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
