Data Governance SME (Freelance, Contract)

About Omniscient Digital

Omniscient Digital is an organic growth agency helping B2B software companies turn content and SEO into growth channels. We’ve helped build content and SEO programs for companies like Jasper, Adobe, Loom, Order.co, Vendr, Hotjar, and more.

Our work has been featured on websites like HubSpot, Shopify, Intercom, and CXL, and our strategies are used by many of the top content marketing teams around the world.

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About this role

Omniscient Digital is growing fast, and with that growth comes an increasing need for expert-level insight in complex, highly technical data environments. We're seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to consult on content related to advanced data governance topics. These may include enterprise data governance, metadata management, policy enforcement, data lineage, AI model governance, and cross-functional compliance challenges. 

Your expertise will help ensure our content is accurate, compelling, and aligned with technical audiences' challenges and expectations, such as Chief Data Officers, Heads of Governance, and VPs of Data and AI Strategy. You’ll collaborate closely with our editorial team to review and inform content on these topics.

Responsibilities

• Review content for technical accuracy and depth across topics such as data governance, metadata management, data lineage, AI governance, and compliance.

• Provide practical insights and feedback to ensure content speaks to experienced data leaders and aligns with enterprise-level use cases.

• Ensure content aligns with current and evolving data governance standards and frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, FAIR principles, ISO 8000).

• Guide our team in understanding enterprise data management challenges such as:

  • Implementing federated or hybrid governance models

  • Achieving data quality and consistency across business units

  • Operationalizing AI model oversight and compliance

  • Balancing governance controls with business agility

• Offer insight into common enterprise decision-maker concerns and content gaps from the perspective of a practitioner.

Ideal Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a data-related role, such as chief data officer, VP of data, senior data governance lead, data architect, data strategy consultant, or AI governance advisor

• Deep familiarity with enterprise data ecosystems, governance frameworks, and regulatory concerns

• Understanding of metadata standards, policy enforcement, model documentation, and cross-functional compliance coordination

• Experience with tools such as data catalogs, observability platforms, model registries, and governance dashboards

• Ability to translate complex, technical topics into actionable, strategic insights for practitioners and executive stakeholders

• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset

• Experience in consulting or content advisory roles is a plus

Our hiring process

We read every application and do our best to get back to each applicant within a few weeks of submission. However, response times may vary depending on the time of year, number of applicants, and other factors. 

Note: We’re urgently hiring for this role. If we’re interested in moving forward with your application, we’ll likely reach out sooner via email. 

Ready to apply?

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But there’s no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. Omniscient Digital is a place where everyone can grow. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if the idea of this role excites you.

We’re excited to meet you! 😎