Data Governance Specialist

## Data Governance SpecialistApplylocations: Beavercreek, Ohiotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2126238**Title:**Data Governance Specialist***Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!***KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.**Why Join Us?*** **Innovative Projects:** KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.* **Collaborative Environment:** Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.* **Impactful Work:** Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.**Position Summary:**KBR is seeking a mid-level Data Governance Specialist to join our team in Dayton, OH or Remotely. US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance are required.In the role of a Data Governance Specialist, you will provide expertise and strategic vision for the US Air Force as they work to establish a Data Management and Governance framework. This role will require a data governance and management professional with the expertise and experience to assist with strategic direction, as well as tactical guidance, to establish a data governance framework, along with the proper capabilities to support continual data management maturity.**Key Responsibilities:*** Expected to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.* Develop & implement Data Governance framework & methodologies including strategy, approach, timelines, objectives & success criteria.* Assess current state of data fidelity, data security, privacy, and data retention. Contribute to the strategic roadmap for a data governance framework and collaborate with key stakeholders across the community during the design and implementation phases.* Work to identify organizational components within the Data Governance Framework, such as governing body/council comprised of data owners, data stewards, and data architects to drive operational efficiency and manage data during its entire lifecycle.* Develop and maintain metadata standards, business glossaries, data dictionaries, and enterprise data catalogs.* Support data asset inventory, classification, discoverability, and reuse initiatives.* Facilitate trusted data sharing across organizations while ensuring appropriate security and access controls.* Lead data stewardship workgroups, governance councils, and stakeholder engagement activities.* Conduct data management and governance maturity assessments and develop improvement roadmaps.* Develop governance charters, stewardship operating procedures, governance metrics, and decision-rights frameworks.* Provide guidance on governance considerations supporting AI, Machine Learning, advanced analytics, and Digital Engineering initiatives.* Collaborate with domain experts and ensure that the data platforms uphold privacy, security, and compliance requirements.* Collaborate with EA, IT and Data Architects in providing requirements for enabling technologies to support data governance processes, data standards, as well as data quality and data management.* Remain current on new and emerging data governance industry best practices* Participate in strategic planning and tactical decision-making**Work Environment:*** **Location:** Onsite* **Travel Requirements:** minimal* **Working Hours:** Standard**Qualifications:****Required:*** Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited college or university.* 8+ years of experience in the data industry* 4+ years within a formal Data Governance program.* Experience with contemporary data governance, metadata management, and data catalog platforms such as Collibra, Informatica DG, Alation, Erwin Data Intelligence, or equivalent technologies.* Experience implementing and operationalizing enterprise Data Governance programs from strategy through execution.* Solid understanding of Data Management and Governance concepts* Experience mentoring and coaching Data Governance Analysts and Data Stewards* Experience leading data stewardship workgroups and teams in data management and governance activities* Experience with metadata management, business glossary development, data lineage, and enterprise data cataloging.* Experience conducting data maturity assessments and developing strategic improvement plans.* Knowledge of DoD Data Strategy, Digital Transformation initiatives, and Data-Centric modernization efforts.* Understanding of governance considerations for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and advanced analytics environments.* Proven ability to establish effective working relationships with stakeholders at different levels* Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; technical writing skills a plus* Effective presentation skills* Experience bringing together and working with a team of people with varied backgrounds* Quick learner; flexible; process oriented; highly organized and proactive* Ability to work independently and within a team environment* Critical listening and thinking skills* **US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance****Desired:*** Master’s degree required in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited college or university.* Familiarity with and understanding of key industry best practices such as the following: + Security and protection of organizational data assets. Access Control leveraging administrative controls of data access rights for cross-functional users + Data Enrichment services, including data standardization, natural language processing + Data Quality operations that standardize data definitions, implement quality rules, and align with quality management system + Understanding of principles, practices, theories, and/or methodologies associated with the professional disciplines, as outlined in Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK) including Master Data Management + Provide Subject Matter Expertise for data governance and data management concepts**Ready to Make a Difference?**If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.**KBR Benefits**KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. #J-18808-Ljbffr