Standards and Governance Specialist I

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Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Support governance and standards projects of moderate scope by completing assigned deliverables, maintaining timelines, and supporting implementation activities.

• Apply established policies, procedures, controls, and governance requirements to operational activities and recurring reporting processes.

• Monitor assigned controls, obligations, or standards requirements and document evidence of completion, exceptions, and follow-up actions.

• Recognize risks, gaps, or inconsistencies that may affect operational, compliance, or schedule outcomes and escalate issues appropriately.

• Draft, revise, and maintain process documentation, control descriptions, standards references, and related governance materials.

• Partner with team members and operational stakeholders to gather information, clarify requirements, and track action items to completion.

• Coordinate smaller work efforts and provide day-to-day support to less experienced team members as needed.

This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Applies working knowledge within a defined technical area to complete semi-routine assignments and support consistent execution.

• Uses sound judgment within established procedures to prioritize work, identify issues, and determine appropriate next steps.

• Evaluates moderate-scope issues and recommends practical solutions within defined parameters.

• Builds productive working relationships and communicates effectively with stakeholders within the department and function.

• Provides day-to-day guidance and assistance to less experienced team members as appropriate.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

Experience in lieu of education

Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting governance, compliance, audit, privacy, risk, or policy administration activities in a professional setting.

• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance platforms or other systems used to track controls, issues, or remediation activities.

• Relevant foundational certification or coursework related to compliance, privacy, risk, audit, or information governance.

Travel

This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements

Position & Application Details

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.