Washington, DC metro area (hybrid/remote considered)
About the Role
We’re looking for a Data Governance Lead to build and run a data governance program for a federal government client — establishing quality assurance and compliance practices across the organization and supporting its data governance leadership and committee.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the client’s data governance leadership and committee, including charters, meeting support, and decision tracking
- Develop a data governance maturity model and associated improvement roadmap
- Create and implement an organization-wide data quality framework, including defined quality dimensions, metrics, and reporting practices
- Produce high-level compliance documentation supporting privacy, retention, access controls, and authorized use
- Deliver targeted training on governance, stewardship, and data quality best practices
- Ensure governance documentation is consistent, clear, and aligned with regulatory expectations
Required Qualifications
- Experience applying government or enterprise data-management expectations, including auditability, traceability, and quality controls
- Familiarity with metadata standards, stewardship practices, and data quality frameworks
- Experience producing SOPs, runbooks, and governance artifacts for regulated stakeholders
- Experience supporting or facilitating governance committees, charters, and decision-tracking processes
- Familiarity with privacy and data-protection requirements applicable to government or regulated environments
Preferred Certifications
- DAMA CDMP – Associate or Practitioner
Additional Requirements
Must be able to pass a federal background investigation prior to starting work and maintain eligibility throughout the engagement.
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