Mgr I- Data Gov

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a disciplined and strategic leader to serve as the Data Governance Manager. In this role, you will define the data governance frameworks and operational standards necessary to support our mission as a prime contractor for a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. You will define the requirements for data quality, metrics, and standards, designing the solutions and policies that ensure the integrity of our digital infrastructure. By bridging the gap between business requirements and technical execution, you will play a critical role in advancing the United States military's global strategic deterrent system. The Ideal Candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and will be responsible for the following:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of data stewards, analysts, and engineers, focusing on the development of data governance, standards, and the operational alignment of data assets, while ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and standards.
• Governance Strategy & Standards Definition: Develop & maintain data governance documentation, prepare reports on data governance activities, & present findings/recommendations. Establish operational governance standards, metrics, and "blueprints" to ensure data security, integrity, and quality are maintained throughout the data lifecycle.
• Metadata Architecture: Design and manage the requirements for Metadata assets, including data dictionaries and catalogs, to ensure a "single source of truth" across the enterprise.
• Solutioning & Requirements: Translate complex business needs into technical specifications for data integration and infrastructure, providing the roadmap for implementation teams to execute.
• Cross-Functional Orchestration: Partner with Information Technology and technical application business units to ensure that the designed data-centric digital environment is implemented securely and aligned with mission requirements. Additionally, support the implementation of data governance tools and technologies, such as data cataloging tools, metadata management tools, and data quality tools.

About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)

Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program's inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.

As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc.

BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.

Required Skills and Education

Education and years of related/relevant work experience required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related technical field and 8 years of professional experience in data management or governance (or equivalent professional experience).

Additional skills/experience required:

• Data Governance & Technical Expertise
• A proven track record of defining and implementing data standards and governance frameworks within a DoD, Aerospace, or Defense environment
• Deep proficiency in recognized data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA) and a strong understanding of stringent security compliance standards (e.g., NIST, CMMC)
• Extensive experience architecting or defining requirements for data integration strategies and establishing data quality standards for large-scale weapon systems or complex engineering programs
• Strong understanding of Master Data Management (MDM) principles, including the ability to define "Golden Record" standards and develop KPIs/metrics to measure the health, accuracy, and completeness of enterprise dataExperience designing data lineage maps to track data flow from source to consumption, ensuring full transparency and auditability
• Strong conceptual understanding of enterprise data tools and environments (e.g., SQL, Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Product Lifecycle Management [PLM]) with the ability to translate business requirements into actionable technical specifications for implementation teams
• Ability to balance stringent security requirements with the need for business users to access data for secure enablement and decision-making
• Experience and proficiency implementing data governance within the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or other recognized enterprise architecture frameworks to drive data integration and governance maturity.Requirements Engineering & Execution
• Proven ability to facilitate discovery sessions with business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document complex data requirements
• Demonstrated experience creating detailed functional specifications, data mapping documents, and conceptual data models that serve as the blueprint for technical implementation
• Familiarity with Agile or Waterfall software development lifecycles (SDLC), specifically regarding the integration of data governance checkpoints into the development process.Leadership & Strategic Influence
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures to gain buy-in for new data standards and governance policies from both executive leadership and technical teams
• Experience leading organizational change initiatives to shift corporate culture toward data-centricity and strict adherence to governance standards
• Experience establishing and leading a Data Stewardship community, empowering business users to take ownership of data quality within their respective domains
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across diverse, multidisciplinary work teams (e.g., experience leading or assisting in leading a data governance board or working group across multiple entities.)

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Master's degree in Data Science, Information Technology Management, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Industry Certifications:
  • Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), or
  • Associate Certified Analytics Professional (aCAP)
• Government Compliance: Working knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and contract clauses pertaining to data delivery and government property management (e.g., FAR/DFARS).
• Proven ability to author formal procedures, governance policies, and technical reports that effectively implement regulatory changes and meet government reporting requirements.