Specialist,, Project Staff - Data Governance RDM Specialist

If you’re passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Information Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

As a project staffed role, this position is projected to end in 12/31/25.

We are seeking a highly skilled Reference Data Management Consultant to design, implement, and maintain a robust Reference Data Management system. This role is crucial for standardizing data elements, hierarchies, and definitions across our Property & Casualty (P&C) operations, ensuring data consistency, accuracy, and usability to support business processes and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, and maintain a Reference Data Management system to standardize data elements, hierarchies, and definitions across P&C operations.

• Ensure data consistency, accuracy, and usability to support business processes and decision-making.

• Support metadata management initiatives, including technical data lineage, data quality monitoring, and data profile development.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate reference data standards into broader data governance frameworks.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project goals and timelines.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Basic SQL querying and data analysis.

• Basic Excel skills

• Understanding of P&C insurance products

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Compensation grade F

Job Description Summary

Are you a problem solver who can drive business goals? If you can take initiative, use both your analytical and creative abilities to make sound decisions and have a desire to solve challenges, we want to hear from you!

As a Specialist, you'll be a resource assigned to perform a specific activity supporting an approved corporate program or project for a limited period of time. The hiring manager will create job expectations for each project position.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides "project basis staffing" and is temporarily assigned to perform a specific activity in support of an approved corporate project. The assignment is typically two years or less. Project staffing allows management a greater level of flexibility in selecting an incumbent with the needed level of expertise. Because of the temporary status of the project job, the need for specific skills and a fair administration of compensation, the project jobs are staffed on a lateral basis (i.e. the incumbent remains on the same salary grade held before project participation). 

• Fulfills a short-term or long-term assignment, typically four months or less or two years or less, respectively. Does not involve a permanent transfer. For short-term assignments, salary is administered as normal and the associate's previous position would typically be held open. A long-term project assignment could involve relocation, and the associate's previous position would be re-staffed or eliminated. Qualified associates will typically be provided 60 calendar days to search for a new position at the conclusion of their project assignment and will be assisted by Human Resources.  

• Demonstrates satisfactory performance of project work. Performance evaluations will be conducted as they would on any job as appropriate. The success of securing a position is contingent upon prior related work experience, satisfactory performance on the project and the availability of open positions matching skills and experience. The associate is expected to compete for positions with other Nationwide associates and/or external applicants. There is no guarantee that the associate leaving the project will secure another position.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reporting relationships will be determined based on the needs of the assigned project.

Typical Skills and Experiences:
Varies based on project needs. The Project Executive can provide a detailed listing. 

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some roles may require travel. 

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Credit Check: (If applicable to the specific project.) Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

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