Data Governance Specialist

Prescient Edge is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to support a Federal Government client. Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award. At Prescient Edge , we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes: A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities. Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage. A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule. Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking. A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged. Description Oversee metadata management, data lineage tracking, and regulatory compliance for all datasets stored within the Data Lake environment. Integrate Unity Catalog and OpenLineage methodologies to enhance discoverability, classification, and security of mission‑critical datasets. Implement role‑based access control (RBAC) measures, ensuring that authorized personnel access data per DoD and NIST 800‑53 compliance guidelines. Submit the Data Governance & Compliance Report, providing an assessment of data lineage, regulatory adherence, and metadata completeness. Job Requirements Experience Possess the knowledge and capability to establish, enforce, and maintain data governance policies and frameworks across cloud‑based and on‑premises environments. Personnel must be proficient in metadata management, data lineage tracking, data cataloging, and regulatory compliance standards such as DoD IL-4/IL-5, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53 Rev. 5. Experience with data classification models, access controls, and policy‑based data lifecycle management is required. Personnel must have demonstrated experience in developing and managing data governance frameworks, implementing metadata and data cataloging solutions, and ensuring compliance with DoD and IC data security policies. Experience with tools such as Databricks Unity Catalog, Collibra, Alation, AWS Glue, or Azure Purview is required. Education A Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Information Science, Computer Science, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in data governance. Desirable but not required certifications include Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), DAMA Certified Data Governance Professional (DGSP), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate. Security Clearance An active TS/SCI clearance. Location Prescient Edge is a Veteran‑Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full‑spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prescient Edge