Data Governance Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

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, ensuring data is properly classified, retained, and protected. You will support 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 business terms, definitions, relationships, and lineage; provide user and steward guidance and training; and create dashboards, metrics, and reports to track data quality, compliance, and governance program effectiveness. The position supports large-scale business and process decisions through data insights.

Requirements

At least 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 data management engagements.
Experience leading and planning complex tasks, delivering briefings to senior leaders, and identifying and implementing best practices.
Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively across all groups within a 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 platforms, rules, and processes for data governance, metadata, stewardship, classification, retention, and protection.