Location(s)

Alpharetta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Position Summary:

The Data Management Analyst will execute the responsibilities of Data Cataloging, Data Quality (DQ), and Master Data Management (MDM). The Analyst will partner with business stakeholders within data projects to catalog their data, implement DQ rules, and document master and reference data. This will involve executing the processes with them as well as training them going forward.

Position Responsibilities:

• Catalog data assets and critical data elements, execute hands-on tasks including writing definitions, asset tagging, glossary management, DQ rules, and lineage

• Research to find requested data assets in the organization

• Understand stakeholders and information experts across the enterprise to catalog and maintain metadata definitions and quality thresholds, train those data experts and create effective Data Management processes

• Monitor and report DQ issues including case management help desk and root cause analysis

• Manage MDM operational processes, such as match-merge-exception resolution

• Support the needs of the Data Governance Committee members: recommend projects for improvement (data asset research, data quality rule automation, master data sets, new policies and standards), maintain the enterprise data risk log, prepare presentations and agendas for their consideration

• Support compliance with Data Governance policies and standards

• Develop and maintain Data Governance procedures to enable and support franchises in the business units across the enterprise

Position Requirements:

Data Governance

• 5-8 years of delivering complex enterprise data solutions (governance, management, quality, analytics, etc.)

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Computer Science, MIS or Business; in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 6 years related experience required

• Experience executing data governance processes across multiple business units with modern environments, Big Data and traditional DW environments supporting Data Governance and master data management principles and techniques

• Experience with Enterprise Data Governance (EDG) tools for cataloging, DQ, and MDM (Informatica experience a plus)

• Experience with metadata, glossary, data lineage, data quality, reference data, master data, data modeling, and data analytics

Business and Data Analysis

• Formulate a deep understanding of opportunities or challenges, translating them into actionable definitions (user stories, use cases, architecture sketches, processes etc.) of solution concepts

• Pro-actively identify and resolve issues and risks through refined or new requirement definitions and/or mitigation plans as definitions are elaborated into working solutions

• Work with and provide structure to ambiguity, bringing others along in progressing toward achieving target outcomes

• Design, document, and establish agreement on solution concepts for complex systems problems using business analysis skills

• Proven ability to work across departments collaboratively to resolve issues, drive issues to closure, achieve desired results/goals, and/or implement change as needed

Leadership & Communication

• Able to lead and inspire individuals

• Interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships, influence and partner with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to span from Executive level to hands on operators to understand challenges and develop solutions

• Excellent communication skills with respect to both technical and non-technical audiences at various levels of the organization

• Collaborative in approach and builds bridges between self and others and amongst others

The range for this position is $86,200 to $143,600. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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Kemper at a Glance

The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $13 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.8 million policies, is represented by approximately 22,200 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,500 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers. Learn more at Kemper.com .

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We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Our employees enjoy great benefits:

• Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.

• Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.

• Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.

• Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.

• Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.

• Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.