Data Governance Analyst- USDS

Responsibilities

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

Why Join Us: Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve. Join us.

About USDS: At TikTok, we're committed to a process of continuous innovation and improvement in our user experience and safety controls. We're proud to be able to serve a global community of more than a billion people who use TikTok to creatively express themselves and be entertained, and we're dedicated to giving them a platform that builds opportunity and fosters connection. We also take our responsibility to safeguard our community seriously, both in how we address potentially harmful content and how we protect against unauthorized access to user data.

U.S. Data Security (“USDS”) is a standalone department of TikTok in the U.S. This new security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and user data in the U.S., so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.

In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

The USDS Data Defense and Access Assurance - Governance team is responsible for establishing processes around managing the availability, usability, integrity and the security of USDS data to help optimize operations and drive business decision-making.

1. What data do we have?
2. Where is the data located?
3. Who has access to data?
4. Where does the data go?

The Data Governance Analyst will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and security of USDS data assets. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing and maintaining data governance policies and procedures, and supporting initiatives to enhance data quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

1. Data Governance Implementation:
   1. Assist in the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
   2. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of data governance initiatives with organizational goals.
2. Data Quality Management:
   1. Monitor and assess data quality across various systems and platforms.
   2. Identify data quality issues, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
   3. Implement and manage data quality metrics and KPIs.
3. Metadata Management:
   1. Establish and maintain metadata standards for key data elements.
   2. Document and manage data lineage, ensuring a clear understanding of data flow and dependencies.
4. Data Classification and Security:
   1. Work with information security teams to classify and categorize data based on sensitivity and compliance requirements.
   2. Participate in data access and security reviews to ensure compliance with data governance policies.
5. Data Privacy and Compliance:
   1. Stay current on data protection regulations and ensure the organization's adherence to relevant data privacy laws.
   2. Support the development and maintenance of data privacy impact assessments.
6. Stakeholder Collaboration:
   1. Engage with business units to understand their data needs and challenges.
   2. Foster a culture of data governance awareness and provide training to internal teams as needed.
7. Data Governance Reporting:
   1. Generate and distribute regular reports on data governance metrics and key performance indicators.
   2. Assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Information Management, Computer Science, Business Analytics).
2. 2+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related role.
3. Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Knowledge of data quality management tools and techniques.
6. Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
7. Ability to communicate technical concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff.
8. Experience with risk and controls frameworks including (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST RMF, FAIR, COBIT, NIST RMF, ISO 31000 etc.) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, IBM InfoSphere).
2. Certification in data management or data governance.
3. Familiarity with SQL and database management systems.

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at

Job Information

For Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $95000 - $196000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.