Data Governance Lead
Guidehouse•Washington, DC
•$130,000 - $216,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Data Governance Lead supports GH engagements by designing and delivering enterprise‑level data governance capabilities. This role partners with clients and technical teams to ensure data is well‑governed, trusted, and ready to support analytics, AI, and operational platforms.
Requirements
- US Citizenship is required
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “PUBLIC TRUST
- Bachelor's Degree is required
- Minimum SEVEN (7) years' experience in data governance, data management, analytics, or related consulting roles
- Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise data governance programs
- Strong understanding of governance concepts (data quality, metadata, lineage, stewardship)
- Experience working with modern data platforms and cloud environments
- Strong client‑facing communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting AI, analytics, ERP modernization, or large data transformation programs
- Familiarity with data catalog and metadata management tools
- Experience in regulated industries (public sector, healthcare, financial services)
- Prior consulting experience
Responsibilities
- Lead data governance strategy, frameworks, and operating models across client engagements
- Own governance domains including data quality, metadata, lineage, stewardship, and lifecycle management
- Guide implementation and adoption of data catalogs and governance tooling
- Partner with data engineering, analytics, and AI teams to embed governance into technical solutions
- Support data privacy, compliance, and risk management requirements
- Manage governance workstreams, deliverables, and client stakeholders
- Contribute to proposals, solution shaping, and practice knowledge sharing
- Mentor junior team members and support internal governance communities of practice
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
