Year-Round Data Governance Intern

Year-Round Data Governance Intern 

Location: Charlotte, NC (On-Site Required)

Internship Duration: March 2nd - December 31st 

Position Overview 

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Data Governance Intern to join our Data Analytics team. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives at the intersection of data strategy, governance, and business engagement. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing data governance frameworks while working closely with cross-department teams to understand their processes, needs and challenges. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to gather and document data governance requirements. 
• Contribute on various projects involving Enterprise Risk, Data Loss Prevention, and Data Security Posture Management. 
• Develop and maintain data governance policies, procedures, and standards to ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance. 
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to understand business processes and translate them into actionable data governance strategies. 
• Conduct data quality assessments and audits; recommend and implement remediation strategies. 
• Maintain metadata repositories, data catalogs, and data lineage documentation. 
• Promote data literacy and governance best practices across the organization through training and communication. 
• Assist in the development of business cases for data governance initiatives. 

Required Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business Administration, or related field. 
• Interest in data governance, business analysis, and data management. 
• Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with data modeling and data quality tools. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage with cross-functional teams and business users. 
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and compliance frameworks. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Management, Business Analytics, or related discipline. 
• Experience with cloud data governance frameworks (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP). 
• Background in change management and digital transformation. 
• Experience with data governance platforms (e.g., Purview, Collibra, Informatica, Talend) is a plus.