Data Governance Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

1d•$99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

As the Data Governance Lead, you will manage the platforms, rules, and processes that ensure organizational data is Visible, Accessible, Understandable, Linked, Trusted, Interoperable, and 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 to ensure data is properly classified, retained, and protected. You will define and implement enterprise-wide data governance programs, monitor and improve data quality, enforce regulatory compliance, and mitigate data-related risks. You will collaborate with IT, business teams, and data stewards; maintain standardized business terms, definitions, relationships, and lineage; provide governance guidance and training; and develop dashboards, metrics, and reports to track data quality, compliance, and program effectiveness. The position supports large-scale business and process decisions through data insights. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Candidates must complete identity verification during hiring and are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. Use of AI or other tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless explicitly permitted. Booz Allen offers health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. Full-time and part-time employees who regularly work at least 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in benefit programs, subject to the stated eligibility terms. The projected annualized compensation range is $99,000 to $225,000 USD, with actual salary determined by factors including location, qualifications, experience, and organizational requirements. Booz Allen describes its work model options as remote, hybrid, or onsite. Remote employees may occasionally need to work at a Booz Allen or customer facility; hybrid employees work at a Booz Allen or customer facility in line with leadership expectations and role needs; and onsite work is primarily performed full-time at a customer facility. The posting does not specify which work model applies to this position.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, process management, project management, and analytics.
Knowledge of the Collibra data governance platform, data classification, data protection, and enterprise data architecture.
Ability to make decisions and lead by influencing data practices across the organization.
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading complex data governance or management engagements.
Experience leading and planning complex tasks, delivering briefings to senior-level leaders, and identifying and implementing best practices.
Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively across all groups within the client organization and with all management levels.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business.

Responsibilities

Define and implement enterprise-wide data governance programs, including standards, procedures, and catalog registration.
Monitor and improve data quality, enforce regulatory compliance, and mitigate data-related risks.
Collaborate with IT, business teams, and data stewards to align practices with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Maintain standardized business terms, definitions, relationships, and data lineage.
Provide guidance and training to users and data stewards on governance practices and compliance.
Create dashboards, metrics, and reports to track data quality, compliance, and governance program effectiveness.
Manage data governance platforms, rules, and processes, including oversight of metadata, stewardship, classification, retention, and protection.