Job Description

What You'll Do:

We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical data governance analyst to join our Data Governance Services team. In this role, you'll use collaboration to connect with peers and business partners to support data domain and data quality initiatives that drive direct value and data driven decisioning.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity Develop reports, dashboards and visualizations to present key insights. Monitor program key performance indicators and give regular performance updates.

Responsible for developing and maintaining a consistent set of policies, standards, and practices to enable strategic and ethical use of data across the enterprise. Support and cultivate data stewardship at multiple levels.Maintain data and analytics policies and standards and Governance Enterprise Framework Establish data roles and responsibilities Develop and maintain data literacy tools, training materials, and playbooks for the enterprise and individuals in data roles. Produce and maintain Data Management documentation and artifacts Facilitate data domain governance teams with tools, playbooks, and training to govern the data domains in alignment with the enterprise framework Ensure coordination and consistency across for data roles through coaching, training, etc. Drive data governance activities by working with SME's and owners within their domains Work with cross-functional areas, IT, Risk, Privacy, Compliance, Data Management, Data Owners and Data Analysts to research and resolve issues.

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years.

As Principal continues to modernize its systems, this role will offer you an exciting opportunity to build solutions that will directly impact our long-term strategy and tech stack, all while ensuring that our products are robust, scalable, and secure!
Who You Are:
+ Associate's or Bachelor's degree with a preference in a science, technology, engineering, or math related field or equivalent work experience + Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
+ Attention to detail and a passion for data-driven decision making
+ Superb communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
+ Ability to learn new systems

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

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+ Detail driven project management skills
+ Strong focus on process improvement and efficiency
+ High business acumen to understand the industry and how to align data in support of organizational goals
+ Ability to break down large or ambiguous problems and translate them into actionable data driven business recommendations.


Salary Range Information: Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range: $48450 - $65550 / year Time Off Program: Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible: Yes Additional Information:

Work Environments

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This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical work week) from Des Moines, IA.

Job Level

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We'll consider talent at the next level with the right experiences and skills.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

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At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.
Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

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For Principal Asset Management positions, you'll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

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At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we're imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services - and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Posting Window: We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Date First Posted (TTF): 2/21/2025 Latest Post Date: Careers - US: 2/21/2025