Lead, Data Governance

L3Harris Technologies

. Develop, maintain, and enforce enterprise-wide data governance policies, standards, and procedures .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $101,500 - $188,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data governance, including the development and enforcement of policies, standards, and procedures. Proficient in data quality management, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance data stewardship and ownership.

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Data Governance FrameworksRegulatory Compliance (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOX, ITAR)Data Quality Tools and ProfilingData Architecture and ModelingEnterprise Software (SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle, CostPoint)

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Hard Skills

Data Governance PoliciesData Ownership and StewardshipData Quality ManagementData Lineage AnalysisData Literacy ProgramsCloud Data Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Data Management Best PracticesSystems IntegrationData ProfilingData Classification

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCustomer FocusAdaptabilityInterpersonal SkillsAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Certifications in Data Governance

Industry Keywords

DAMA-DMBOKDCAMAgile EnvironmentData Governance Best PracticesRegulatory Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and enforce enterprise-wide data governance policies, standards, and procedures
Define and document data ownership, stewardship, and accountability structures across business domains
Establish and manage data governance frameworks, councils, and working groups
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, completeness, security, and regulatory compliance
Monitor and improve data quality through profiling, validation, and issue remediation
Partner with data owners and stewards to identify, analyze, and resolve data defects and root causes
Support master data management, metadata management, and reference data controls initiatives
Implement and monitor controls for sensitive data handling, retention, classification, change management, and access management
Support internal and external audits, risk assessments, and remediation planning
Collaborate with legal, compliance, cybersecurity, IT, business stakeholders, and data owners
Provide training and support to data owners, stewards, and end users
Create and maintain documentation of governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and data lineage
Research complex issues, self-learn, solve problems, and implement solutions
Translate data-related requirements into governance solutions
Monitor industry trends, emerging regulations, and data governance best practices
Travel 10–20% and support onsite implementations or enterprise solution integrations as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and minimum 7 years of prior related experience, or minimum 13 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOX, and ITAR
Knowledge of industry standards including DAMA-DMBOK and DCAM
Experience implementing data literacy programs
Experience with various ERPs and enterprise software, including SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle, and CostPoint
Strong understanding of data architecture, data modeling, systems integration, and data management best practices
Experience with data quality tools, data profiling, and data lineage analysis
Understanding of cloud data platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP and modern data architectures
Professional certifications in data governance or related compliance disciplines are preferred
Master’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Administration (MBA), or related field is preferred
Experience working with cross-functional teams in an agile environment
Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy with minimal oversight
Excellent communication, customer focus, adaptability, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
9/80 regular schedule with every other Friday off
10–20% travel support for onsite implementation or enterprise solution integrations