Senior Analyst - Data & AI Readiness

Together We Innovate. Together We Change.

Want to play a critical role in accelerating the organization’s AI strategy by strengthening the enterprise data foundation? Have three years of experience in data analytics, data governance, data engineering, or related fields? Have a strong understanding of data management concepts? If so, we want to speak with you!

We are actively recruiting a Senior Analyst, Data & AI Readiness, to join our team in Richmond, VA.

This role focuses on ensuring data is trusted, discoverable, well-governed, and AI-ready—enabling advanced analytics, GenAI, and AI-driven business outcomes. This individual will partner across business, data engineering, and governance teams to operationalize key data capabilities including data quality, metadata management, data observability, and stewardship frameworks. The role is ideal for a technically curious, analytically strong professional who thrives at the intersection of data, business, and emerging AI capabilities.

What you'll be doing:

Data Readiness & Foundation Enablement

• Support identification, assessment, and prioritization of datasets for AI/GenAI use cases.
• Operationalize data readiness standards, including quality, completeness, accessibility, lineage, and compliance.
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure data pipelines meet quality and governance standards.

Data Governance Execution

• Execute core data governance processes, including data ownership and stewardship alignment, metadata management (business glossary, lineage, cataloging, taxonomies), data classification, and data quality monitoring and issue resolution.
• Support development and maintenance of governance artifacts such as standards, playbooks, scorecards, and documentation.

AI Enablement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with business and AI teams to translate use case requirements into data needs.
• Facilitate coordination between data producers, consumers, and governance stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to automate data quality checks, governance processes, and data readiness assessments.
• Support development of dashboards and scorecards to track AI readiness, data quality, and governance maturity.

We want you to have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• 3 of experience in data analytics, data governance, data engineering, or related fields
• Strong understanding of data management concepts, including data quality, metadata, lineage, and master/reference data
• Experience working with modern data platforms (e.g., Azure, Databricks, Fabric, Snowflake)
• Proficiency in SQL and working knowledge of Python or similar languages
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred

• Exposure to AI/ML or GenAI concepts and data requirements
• Experience with governance tools (e.g., Purview, Collibra, Alation)
• Familiarity with data observability, semantic models, or knowledge graphs
• Understanding of Responsible AI principles (fairness, transparency, explainability

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $91,500.00 - $132,750.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Work where life works for you — with flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around.
• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully
• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real
• Get recognized for your work – annual merit increases and performance bonus
• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%-17% of your base salary
• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends
• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life
• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.