Identity Data and Data Management Analyst I

The University of Florida is seeking an Identity Data and Data Management Analyst I to join UF Information Technology's Data Platform and Analytics unit. This entry-level role supports responsible institutional data stewardship by maintaining governance frameworks, managing core data assets, analyzing identity data, resolving duplicate records, and curating metadata and taxonomies.

What you'll do:

• Assist in implementing and maintaining data governance frameworks, policies, and standards
• Monitor compliance with data‑quality, security, and privacy requirements
• Maintain central data repositories (e.g., master data hubs, data catalogs)
• Perform routine data enrichment, cleansing, and lineage documentation
• Conduct descriptive and diagnostic analytics on identity data to uncover patterns, gaps, and opportunities
• Produce concise reports and dashboards for stakeholders (e.g., registrar, finance, IT)
• Identify, investigate, and resolve duplicate identity records using profile matching algorithms and manual review
• Collaborate with the Identity Services team to keep the university master identity model consistent
• Leverage library science methodologies to curate metadata schemas and data taxonomies
• Ensure metadata standards align with institutional and external (e.g., RDA, Dublin Core) guidelines

What they're looking for:

• Associate's degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience
• Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required **experience**, but does not negate the minimum degree requirements
• Knowledge of data hierarchy, taxonomy, and ontology design
• Introductory experience (internship or coursework) in data governance, data cataloging, or identity resolution
• Basic proficiency in SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation and analysis
• Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Science, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
• Prior exposure to university data governance initiatives or similar institutional settings

Benefits:

• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Personal leave days
• Paid family leave