Data Governance Manager

$112,000 - $158,000/Yr

Covington & Burling Llp - Washington, DC

Full-time

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Data Governance Manager is a key member of the Data Privacy Team, responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and compliance of the information governance and privacy program. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of understanding and compliance across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and upkeep of firm-wide information governance and privacy programs as driven by firm, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to confirm and formalize data stewardship practices, driving a culture of understanding and compliance across the firm.
• Advise on the handling of, and controls relating to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with regulatory requirements and NIST 800-171.
• Identify and monitor compliance activities relating to all aspects of the information lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments on the choice and implementation of technologies in support of the program objectives.
• Ensure information governance activities are consistent with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Report on status, actions, and compliance.
• Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information.

Requirements

• At least 5 years proven experience in the development and implementation of a comprehensive information governance program.
• Experience working at this level previously.
• Working familiarity with controls relevant to NIST 800-171.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Familiar with data governance tools and technologies.
• Good stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing projects.
• Experience working with the OneTrust platform is advantageous.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's in an information management discipline preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Data privacy qualification desirable, e.g. CIPP/US.
• Robust understanding of US laws and regulations as they relate to data - CUI, HIPAA, HITECH, ITAR, CCPA.
• Good understanding of GDPR.
• Understanding of PIPA, PIPL, POPIA is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $112,000 - $158,000.
• Remote work opportunity (must be local to DC office).