Data Governance Lead

Accenture•Arlington, VA

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About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.â¯Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in a collaborative and caring community, where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! As the Data Governance Lead, you will serve as the strategic and operational leader responsible for establishing and maturing the organization's data governance framework . You will define the "rules of the road" for the program's data assets, ensuring they are managed in a consistent, secure, and high-quality manner. This role is a critical link between business, security, and technology stakeholders, requiring you to lead through influence and build a culture where data is treated as a strategic asset. You will lead a team of governance and catalog specialists to implement policies, stand up a data stewardship program, and drive the adoption of the enterprise data catalog as the single source of truth for metadata.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in data management, with at least 4+ years in a dedicated data governance role
3+ years of experience in a leadership or management capacity, leading teams and/or large-scale programs
Deep expertise in designing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards
Hands-on experience with enterprise data governance and cataloging tools such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica Axon
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage senior stakeholders
Strong understanding of metadata management, data quality, and data stewardship principles
US Citizenship (No Dual Citizenship)
Active TS or TS/SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or similar certification
Experience implementing a data governance program
In-depth knowledge of data security and compliance regulations relevant to the public sector
Excellent communication and change management skills

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage the enterprise-wide data governance strategy, framework, and policies
Lead and mentor a team of data governance professionals and data catalog administrators
Establish and facilitate a Data Stewardship Council, composed of data owners and stewards from across the organization, to drive accountability for data assets
Oversee the strategy and operation of the enterprise data catalog (e.g., Collibra), ensuring it effectively supports data discovery, lineage, and governance objectives
Define and enforce standards for data quality, data definitions, and metadata management; oversee processes for issue resolution and data validation
Partner with legal, security, and compliance teams to ensure data governance policies align with regulatory and security requirements
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the data governance program and report progress to senior leadership
Champion data literacy and the value of data governance across the organization through training and communication initiatives

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