Data Steward - Geospatial

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team:
 
The Enterprise Data Operations (EDO) division is responsible for managing and stewarding high-quality data assets that support S&P Global’s geospatial analytics and decision-making capabilities. As a Data Steward – Geospatial, you will partner with data producers, data owners, and data consumers across EDO to ensure our geospatial datasets are trusted, well-documented, and fit for purpose. You’ll work closely with GIS specialists, data engineers, product partners, and governance stakeholders to strengthen how geospatial data is defined, controlled, and used across the organization.

The Impact:
 
You will play a key role in enhancing the quality and usability of geospatial data by implementing data governance standards, resolving data issues, and facilitating data lifecycle management. Your stewardship will improve consistency across geospatial products and downstream analytics, reduce operational rework caused by data defects, and increase confidence for internal and external users who rely on accurate spatial information. At this level, you will also help drive a culture of accountability for data quality—proactively identifying risks, aligning stakeholders on standards, and ensuring issues are resolved sustainably.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain geospatial data assets, ensuring compliance with data governance policies and standards.

• Collaborate with data owners and users to identify, investigate, and resolve data quality issues.

• Define and enforce data validation rules, metadata standards, and documentation for geospatial datasets.

• Support data integration and transformation processes to maintain data consistency across platforms.

• Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders to align data requirements and expectations.

• Monitor data quality metrics and produce regular reports to track improvements and identify areas for attention.

• Assist in the development and delivery of training and guidance materials related to geospatial data stewardship.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize data management workflows and tools.

• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

What We’re Looking For:
 

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field.

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 5+ years of experience working with geospatial data, including data stewardship, data quality management, or GIS analysis.

• Strong understanding of geospatial data formats, standards (e.g., OGC), and spatial databases.

• Experience with GIS software and tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms.

• Proven ability to analyze and resolve data quality issues and implement data governance practices.

• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under general guidance.

• We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python or SQL for geospatial data processing.

• Familiarity with cloud-based geospatial data platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure).

• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and tools.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

• Experience helping define or improve team-level standards (e.g., metadata completeness, validation rules, or issue management workflows) and embedding them into operational practice.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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