Senior Program Analyst - Data Governance Lead

Vergys•Washington, DC

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Vergys is seeking a highly skilled, visionary Senior Program Analyst (Data Governance Lead) to join us in a long-term, full-time, mostly remote opportunity supporting a Federal contract. In this strategic role, you will drive the design, establishment, and ongoing management of critical federal data governance boards. You will lead a dedicated team of program analysts, providing thought leadership, stakeholder alignment, and executive-level guidance to mature the agency's information governance program. This role is on the critical path for our client’s success, requiring a senior professional who is passionate about building governance structures from the ground up, driving enterprise-wide data strategy, and mentoring a high-performing consulting team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Business Administration, Data/Computer Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
15+ years of experience supporting information governance, data strategy, or program operations in a federal or large enterprise environment.
Direct, proven experience designing, launching, and managing federal governance boards, councils, or executive steering committees.
Team Management Experience: Proven track record of directly managing, guiding, and mentoring teams of consultants or analysts in a federal contracting environment.
Strong executive presence and exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence federal leadership and drive alignment across siloed departments.
Expertise in developing governance charters, policies, and strategic operating models.
Demonstrated experience overseeing operational data stewardship across reference data domains (e.g., application, product, organizational, and facility data).
Experience preparing and delivering executive-level reports and briefings on status, risks, and recommendations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); comfort working across current and legacy data systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance or suitability determination; U.S. citizenship may be required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a related field.
Certified Records Manager (CRM), Information Governance Professional (IGP), or similar credential.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
Experience with enterprise data governance or data quality tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, OneTrust, Atlan).
Experience supporting regulatory, scientific, or other mission-critical federal program operations.

Responsibilities

Architect, establish, and facilitate federal data governance boards, steering committees, and working groups from inception to full maturity.
Lead, manage, and mentor a team of mid-level Program Analysts, ensuring high-quality service delivery, aligning their daily tasks with client priorities, and fostering their professional development within the firm.
Develop and implement enterprise-wide governance charters, frameworks, and operating models that align with federal mandates and client mission objectives.
Drive consensus among cross-functional federal executives, data owners, and technical stakeholders to overcome resistance and ensure active board participation.
Direct the information governance program's overall strategy and operations, overseeing coordination, data stewardship, and operational analysis.
Lead the creation of governance operating materials, including SOPs, business cases, strategic guidance, and high-level decision-support documentation.
Prepare and deliver concise, executive-level briefings to federal leadership on program maturity, critical risks, strategic recommendations, and board outcomes.
Perform current-state and future-state assessments of enterprise operations and implement strategic improvements that elevate overall governance maturity.