Data Governance Lead

ICF

. Lead implementation of Government-approved data governance, stewardship workflows, metadata standards, discoverability practices, access-policy coordination, and governance reporting .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $89,649 - $152,404 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data governance, stewardship, and metadata management, with a strong focus on improving data quality, discoverability, and compliance within federal frameworks. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams and implementing governance policies to ensure data accuracy and readiness for publication.

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Data GovernanceMetadata ManagementData StewardshipData Quality StandardsEnterprise Data Catalog

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Hard Skills

Data GovernanceMetadata ManagementData StewardshipData Quality StandardsData LineageData Access GovernanceData Sharing ControlsData Lifecycle ManagementData ClassificationData Dictionary Development

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Collibra EDCMicrosoft PurviewAlationInformaticaImmutaUnity CatalogDatabricksDelta LakeAzure Data Services

Industry Keywords

Federal Data StrategyDAMA-DMBOKCDO Governance ModelsRegulatory ComplianceHealthcare Data Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudInformaticaUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead implementation of Government-approved data governance, stewardship workflows, metadata standards, discoverability practices, access-policy coordination, and governance reporting
Operationalize governance activities under VA CDO oversight rather than creating contractor-owned policy
Coordinate with data stewards, data owners, Data Engineering, Security, and Product Operations
Improve data accuracy, findability, trust, and readiness for approved publication
Apply data governance, metadata, data stewardship, data quality, access-policy coordination, data agreements, and federal data policy
Collaborate with product, engineering, security, governance, quality, and customer-facing stakeholders
Document work products, decisions, risks, and delivery evidence for traceability and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements
Must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and perform all work in the U.S.
Must have lived in the U.S. for three full years out of the last five years
Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Data Governance, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Library/Information Science, or related field; or high school diploma with four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
Master's degree may substitute for two years of relevant experience
Experience with enterprise data governance programs, data stewardship models, metadata standards, and governance operating procedures
Experience with enterprise data catalog and metadata management platforms such as Collibra EDC, Microsoft Purview, Alation, or Informatica
Experience with data access governance, data-sharing controls, privacy protections, and attribute-based access policies using Immuta, Unity Catalog, or similar platforms
Experience developing business glossaries, data dictionaries, metadata repositories, taxonomies, data classifications, and stewardship workflows
Experience with data lineage, certification processes, publication reviews, governance approval workflows, and data lifecycle management
Experience establishing and monitoring data quality standards, rules, remediation processes, scorecards, and metrics
Experience coordinating data ownership, stewardship assignments, access reviews, data-use agreements, and governance artifacts
Experience with modern cloud data and analytics platforms including Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and Azure data services
Understanding of DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, Federal Data Strategy, CDO governance models, or similar frameworks
Understanding of data privacy, records management, responsible AI, and regulatory compliance
Experience supporting federal government, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments
Experience with CDO organizations, governance councils, and enterprise oversight processes
Experience working in Agile, cross-functional delivery teams
Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Strong organization, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs
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