Data Governance Specialist

$150,000 - $180,000/Yr

Pantheon Data Services - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

11-50 employees

About the position

The Data Governance Specialist at Pantheon Data will be responsible for defining and implementing data governance policies and strategies to support the US Navy's HR IT infrastructure modernization. This role requires a deep understanding of data governance practices and the ability to translate these principles into actionable plans that align with the Navy's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders within the US Navy to understand and define data governance requirements and objectives.
• Define roles and clear policies for data stewardship of master data elements.
• Work closely with Data Architecture, Data Integration, and Business Intelligence teams.
• Advise the Data Architecture team and review the data management strategy to ensure alignment with data governance objectives.
• Assist data integration, business intelligence, and application development teams in developing compliance strategies with data governance policies.
• Conduct data governance reviews and assessments to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for optimization.
• Identify risks to data quality, consistency, and accuracy created by current business processes and systems.
• Collaborate with the Business Process Reengineering team to ensure redesigned processes satisfy data governance objectives.
• Identify self-service tools for data stewards to manage data quality and governance policies independently.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and IT teams to ensure data governance strategy aligns with Navy's requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to data stewards.
• Conduct workshops and demos to promote a culture of data governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Data Governance Specialist or similar role.
• Strong expertise in data governance principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)) preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits
• SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority
• Tuition assistance for continuing education expenses and certifications