Data Governance Lead

Job Number: R0241460 Data Governance Lead The Opportunity: As the Data Governance Lead, you will manage the platforms, rules, and processes that ensure organizational data is Visible, Accessible, Understandable, Linked, Trusted, Interoperable, Secure (VAULTIS) and compliant with regulations and policies. You will communicate data governance policies, establish standards, and guide stakeholders in maintaining consistent data practices across the organization. The role involves metadata management, data stewardship, and compliance oversight, ensuring that data is properly classified, retained, and protected. What You'll Work On: Policy and Framework Support: Define and implement enterprise wide data governance programs including standards, procedures, and catalog registration. Data Quality and Compliance: Monitor and improve data quality, enforce regulatory compliance, and mitigate data-related risks. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with IT, business teams, and data stewards to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Metadata and Business Glossary Management: Maintain standardized business terms, definitions, relationships, and lineage to support consistent data usage. Training Support: Provide guidance and training to users and data stewards on governance practices and compliance. Reporting and Analytics: Create dashboards, metrics, and reports to track data quality, compliance, and governance program effectiveness. Work with us to drive large-scale business and process decisions through data insights. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, process management, project management, and analytics. Knowledge of Collibra data governance platform, data classification, data protection, and enterprise data architecture. Ability to be a decision maker and leader, influencing data practices across the organization. Ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business. Nice If You Have: Experience with leading complex data governance or management engagements. Experience with leading and planning complex tasks, delivering briefings to senior level leaders in an organization, and identifying and implementing best practices. Ability to work cross functionally and collaboratively across all groups within the client organization and with all management levels. Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills. Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. #J-18808-Ljbffr