Data Governance, SME - 100% Remote (REF1768Q)
Company Description
Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, and Program Management support services. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values: Drive, Delivering Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future. No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all else.
Job Description
Join our remote team as a Data Governance SME in support of a federal customer, where you can share inventive ways to help federal clients modernize their data practices. You will be key in developing and implementing data governance strategies, policies, and processes.
Salary Range: $135,000 - $140,000 (depending on experience)
Position Duties:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance framework, including policies, standards, and procedures.
- Define data ownership, stewardship, and accountability within the organization.
- Assess the relationship and overlap of new data governance controls.
- Identify key stakeholder groups for each phase of the data life cycle.
- Support the development and maintenance of data catalogs.
- Establish data quality standards and monitor adherence to these standards.
- Perform research to ensure data governance practices comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Develop Impact Assessment Reports on new and updated legislation and regulations.
- Provide guidance and training to teams on data governance best practices and propose policy ownership.
- Draft outreach and training materials around data governance.
- Collaborate with the business to ensure alignment of data governance with overall business goals.
Qualifications
Required Skillset:
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience in data governance and data management.
- In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks, data management principles, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience assessing the impacts of legislation and regulatory requirement changes.
- Experience with data quality tools and processes.
- Strong understanding of data classification, encryption, and data protection methods.
- Excellent communication, both written and oral, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with data governance tools and platforms.
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Desired Skillset:
- Experience working with the Federal Government.Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Experience working with Agile Teams utilizing Scrum.
- Relevant certifications are a plus.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other technical field of study
Clearance Requirement:
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
Additional Information
Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and in return receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.
Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Are you ready to take your career to the next level with Citizant as a Data Governance SME? In this 100% remote position, you will have the unique opportunity to support our federal customer by transforming how data governance is approached. Imagine developing comprehensive frameworks that help organizations manage their data more effectively and align their practices with regulatory requirements. You'll be responsible for creating policies and procedures that define data ownership and stewardship, assessing the impacts of new legislative changes, and establishing data quality standards to guarantee compliance. Your expertise will play a vital role in ensuring that best practices in data governance are understood and applied across various teams. If you have at least five years of experience in data governance, a strong grasp of data management principles, and a knack for collaborating with diverse teams, we want to hear from you! At Citizant, we value passionate and ethical talent, offering a supportive and collaborative environment where you can truly shine. Plus, with a salary range of $135,000 to $140,000 based on your experience, you can feel confident that your hard work will be well-compensated. Join us in shaping a better future through innovative data practices!
Citizant's mission is to transform and improve the operational effectiveness of government agencies so they are more accountable to taxpayers, produce a greater return on public funds, and fulfill their brand promise of promoting the general welfa...
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