Associate Analyst, Data Privacy and AI Governance

About Carvana

At Carvana, we’re changing the way people buy and sell cars. With an ambitious vision and a fundamentally different approach designed to be fun, fast, and fair, Carvana became the fastest-growing automotive retailer in history. We expanded nationally, went public on the New York Stock Exchange, sold our 1 millionth car, and reached the Fortune 500, all in just eight years.

Today, with 4 million retail customers and counting, Carvana is both the fastest-growing and the most profitable public automotive retailer, and we’re just getting started. We continue to raise the bar for our customers as we tackle the enormous opportunity still ahead in the largest consumer vertical.

Working here means being part of a team that embraces change, celebrates creative problem solving, and always strives to be better. At Carvana, you’ll have the opportunity to take on meaningful challenges, learn quickly, and help shape the future of automotive retail. If you’re driven to grow and make an impact as part of a collaborative team, you’ll fit right in. Learn more about what it’s like to work here from the people that already do.

This role is 100% on-site at our Tempe Town Lake HQ, Monday through Friday.

About the team and position

We are seeking a qualified Associate Analyst, Data Privacy & AI Governance. As a member of Carvana’s Privacy, Data & AI Governance Team, you’ll be responsible for the completion of various projects and assignments related to the development, maintenance, and execution of Carvana’s Privacy and Governance program and operations. Your responsibilities include Data Inventory and Mapping, performing audits, automating and maintaining workflows, monitoring quality and completion of automated data classification and tagging, and collaborating with teams across Carvana to achieve results related to privacy and data governance operations.

Some of what you’ll be doing:

• Conduct regular audits of data processes and workflows across platforms and systems to identify and address gaps in data governance and privacy compliance.

• Document data flows, architectures, uses, and processes, as well as mitigations and residual risks, making information accessible and understandable for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Drive data lifecycle initiatives, specifically minimization and retention practices, to reduce legal liability without compromising data-driven business insights.

• Support the automation of data categorization and tagging, report false positives to our vendor, and ensure that data is accessible to our stakeholders and leveraged in Data Inventory and Mapping, and Privacy Impact Assessments.

• Validate information accuracy, troubleshoot issues, and document workflows.

• Support the automation and maintenance of workflows within our Privacy Tools to support consumer privacy request responses and Cookie/Pixel management.

• Monitor SLAs and support operational efficiencies.

• Support stakeholder audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal reviews.

• Maintain SOPs, playbooks, and related technical documentation.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

What you should know/have

The successful Associate Analyst, Data Privacy & AI Governance is:

• A proactive self-starter who embraces Carvana values

• Highly attentive to detail and to information accuracy

• An effective verbal and written communicator

• Focused on stakeholder service

• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-changing priorities

• Comfortable managing multiple high-priority requests at once

• Familiar with core principles of Data Privacy and Governance

• Familiar with data warehousing and analytics platforms

• Familiar with structured and unstructured databases across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The successful candidate is savvy in a technical and business environment, comfortable working with cross-functional teams of all sizes and focuses, highly attentive to detail, focused on successfully serving partners, and a problem solver. This position requires frequent interaction with Carvana’s business, technology, engineering, security, and legal teams and requires clear communication that presents complex information in a concise and easy-to-understand manner.

We also look for:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education

• Experience with Data Privacy and Governance tools.

• Knowledge of privacy-related technologies (cookies, pixels, etc.)

• Experience with process improvement

We’d be thrilled if you also have:

• Privacy credentials and certifications, such as a CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or CIPM

• Project management experience

• Auditing experience

What we’ll offer in return:

• Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.

• 401K with company match.

• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.

• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.

• Access to opportunities to expand your skillset and share your knowledge with others across the organization.

• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Legal stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note: this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.