Data Acquisition & Governance Manager

Harvard Kennedy School; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Manager of Data Acquisition and Management to oversee licensing, lifecycle management, and vendor relationships for research data resources. You will lead a team to ensure compliant acquisition and governance, partnering with faculty, researchers, and university offices to minimize risk.

The role requires advancing data management plans, reviewing DUAs, and aligning SOPs with university policy and sponsor requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in data licensing, contracts, or compliance, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience negotiating data contracts, licenses, or Data Use Agreements (DUAs).

Responsibilities

• Lead data licensing, acquisition workflow, and contract renewals.
• Oversee data safety reviews and develop compliant data management plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align policies with regulatory requirements.
• Provide risk-based advice on complex agreements.

Skills

Data licensing

Contract negotiations

Research compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Manager of Data Acquisition and Management to oversee licensing, lifecycle management, and vendor relationships for research data resources. You will lead a team to ensure compliant acquisition and governance, partnering with faculty, researchers, and university offices to minimize risk.

The role requires advancing data management plans, reviewing DUAs, and aligning SOPs with university policy and sponsor requirements.