Data Governance Analyst

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Support development, implementation, and maintenance of the CMM Data Governance framework, policies, standards, procedures, and operating models .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $131,750 - $178,250 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in data quality management, metadata practices, and establishing data ownership and stewardship models.

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Data Governance Framework DevelopmentData Quality ManagementMetadata PracticesData Standards GovernanceCompliance and Regulatory Experience

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Hard Skills

Data Quality ProfilingData ModelingChange Data CaptureData Integration PatternsGovernance Policy TranslationData Ownership ModelsGovernance Metrics TrackingOperationalizing Privacy RequirementsData Asset ClassificationGovernance Documentation Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationTraining and Awareness Delivery

Tools & Technologies

CollibraAlationQlik

Certifications & Qualifications

Data Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Data GovernanceRegulated EnvironmentsFederal Government ExperienceData StewardshipRecords Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development, implementation, and maintenance of the CMM Data Governance framework, policies, standards, procedures, and operating models
Define, document, and maintain data standards, naming conventions, data definitions, data structures, reference data, and governance requirements
Develop and maintain standards aligned with enterprise architecture, security, privacy, records management, and regulatory requirements
Establish data ownership, stewardship, accountability, and decision-rights models
Partner with Data Stewards, Data Owners, business stakeholders, security, privacy, legal, records management, and technology teams
Classify and manage data assets based on sensitivity, criticality, and business value
Translate policies and regulatory requirements into actionable governance controls and procedures
Identify governance gaps, risks, and non-compliance and coordinate remediation
Support data access, sharing, usage, and lifecycle governance
Participate in governance councils, working groups, and data domain forums
Develop governance documentation, standards, procedures, decision logs, and supporting artifacts
Monitor adoption and effectiveness of governance policies and standards
Support assessments, audits, and compliance reviews
Contribute to governance roadmaps, maturity assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives
Define data ownership roles, responsibilities, and RACI models
Develop training materials and deliver awareness sessions
Track, analyze, and report governance metrics, maturity, and compliance status to leadership and governance councils

Requirements

What you’ll need

MA/MS degree with 5+ years of general experience in information systems and 7+ years of specialized experience
8+ years of related experience
Experience supporting enterprise data governance programs
Experience translating governance policy into practical operational processes in delivery environments
Strong understanding of data quality management, metadata practices, and stewardship models
Experience governing high-sensitivity or regulated data with clear compliance expectations
Experience with data quality profiling and monitoring techniques and common tooling patterns
Experience defining and governing enterprise data standards across multiple teams and delivery pods
Strong background in data modeling, integration patterns, and change data capture concepts
Experience with metadata and catalog tools such as Collibra, Alation, or Qlik
Practical experience implementing glossary and lineage capabilities in modern data platforms
Ability to translate technical metadata into business-friendly definitions and documentation
Experience implementing data privacy controls in regulated or high-sensitivity environments
Experience with access management and operationalizing privacy requirements
Experience partnering with security, governance, and engineering teams to implement compliant data sharing
Preferred: Experience in Federal Government or regulated environments
Preferred: Experience with enterprise data governance frameworks and operating models
Preferred: Data management certification
No security clearance required
US citizenship not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan options
401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions and company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance