Booz Allen

DataGovernanceLead

$99–99k McLean, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Data Governance Lead at Booz Allen. Skills: Data governance, Metadata management, Data stewardship. Define data governance programs. Implement data governance programs”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure data is Visible; Ensure data is Accessible; Ensure data is Understandable; Ensure data is Linked; Ensure data is Trusted; Ensure data is Interoperable; Ensure data is Secure; Ensure data is compliant with regulations; Ensure data is compliant with policies; Track data quality; Track compliance; Track governance program effectiveness

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Obtain Secret clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years data governance, 5+ years data management, 5+ years process management, 5+ years project management, 5+ years analytics, Knowledge of Collibra, Knowledge of data classification, Knowledge of data protection, Knowledge of enterprise data architecture, Ability to be a decision maker, Ability to be a leader, Ability to obtain Secret clearance, Bachelor's degree

Nice to Have

Experience leading complex data governance engagements, Experience leading complex data management engagements, Experience leading and planning complex tasks, Delivering briefings to senior leaders, Identifying and implementing best practices, Ability to work cross functionally, Ability to work collaboratively, Excellent oral communication skills, Excellent written communication skills

What You'll Do.

Define data governance programs

Implement data governance programs

Manage catalog registration

Enforce regulatory compliance

Mitigate data-related risks

Collaborate with business teams

Collaborate with data stewards

Maintain business terms

Maintain relationships

Provide guidance on governance practices

Provide training on governance practices

Provide guidance on compliance

Provide training on compliance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with IT; Collaborate with business teams; Collaborate with data stewards; Work cross functionally; Work collaboratively

Communication Scope

Oral communication; Written communication

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

Data Governance Lead **The Opportunity:** As the Data Governance Lead, you will manage the platforms, rules, and processes that ensure organizational data is Visible, Accessible, Understandable, Linked, Trusted, Interoperable, Secure (VAULTIS) and compliant with regulations and policies. You will communicate data governance policies, establish standards, and guide stakeholders in maintaining consistent data practices across the organization. The role involves metadata management, data stewardship, and compliance oversight, ensuring that data is properly classified, retained, and protected. **What You 'll Work On:** * Policy and Framework Support: Define and implement enterprise wide data governance programs including standards, procedures, and catalog registration. * Data Quality and Compliance: Monitor and improve data quality, enforce regulatory compliance, and mitigate data-related risks. * Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with IT, business teams, and data stewards to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. * Metadata and Business Glossary Management: Maintain standardized business terms, definitions, relationships, and lineage to support consistent data usage. * Training Support: Provide guidance and training to users and data stewards on governance practices and compliance. * Reporting and Analytics: Create dashboards, metrics, and reports to track data quality, compliance, and governance program effectiveness. Work with us to drive large-scale business and process decisions through data insights. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:** * 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, process management, project management, and analytics * Knowledge of Collibra data governance platform, data classification, data protection, and enterprise data architecture * Ability to be a decision maker and leader, influencing data practices across the organization * Ability to obtain a Secret clearance * Bachelor's degree

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