Data Governance and Policy Lead

Valid8 Financial, Inc.

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Benefits package

Pre-tax benefits (FSA/HSA)

Life & disability insurance

Educational assistance

401k with match

Profit sharing

Volunteer opportunities

Growth culture

Job summary

Rotunda Solutions seeks a Data Policy and Governance Lead to shape data sharing rules for AI and data initiatives within the Autonomy.mil ecosystem. You will advise senior DoW stakeholders and guide technical teams toward secure, compliant data access.

The role emphasizes standardized access methodologies, secure provisioning workflows, and policy alignment with DoW mandates while overseeing DSAs/MSAs and vendor integrations across DoD engagements.

Qualifications

5+ years in data governance, data policy, or enterprise data management.
3+ years in a Department of Defense or Department of War environment.
Experience managing Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs/MSAs) and compliance with federal security mandates.
Familiarity with auditing access controls in modern cloud data platforms and metadata management tools.
Strong written and verbal communication, including presenting to senior government leadership.

Responsibilities

Establish a standardized access methodology for data and models across the organization.
Oversee streamlined provisioning workflows for authorized personnel.
Audit access controls within Databricks Unity Catalog to ensure consistent enforcement.
Mandate that third-party vendor capabilities adhere to governance standards.
Ensure policy alignment with DoW mandates and manage Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
Manage drafting, execution, and upkeep of DSAs/MSAs for secure data access.
Represent Autonomy.mil in strategic policy discussions and technical working groups on data governance.

Skills

Policy expertise

Data governance

Stakeholder communication

DoD/DoW experience

Cloud security knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Databricks Unity Catalog

Metadata management

Access controls auditing

Job description

Position Title: Data Policy and Governance Lead

Clearance: Secret required

Rotunda Solutions is a data strategy, analytics, and systems engineering firm providing expertise on high profile projects. Located in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area, we have created a collaborative environment where our employees enjoy the opportunity to showcase their technical skills on interesting projects, gaining valuable experience and continuously learning alongside top-notch colleagues. For those seeking involvement in the unique and exciting environment of a successful start-up, we have a culture of mentorship and plenty of chances to get involved in internal work. Our deep network of resources enables us to offer the comprehensive benefits of a large company with the camaraderie, opportunities, and perks of a small business. We put employees first!
We are seeking a highly motivated Data Policy and Governance Lead to support enterprise AI and autonomy initiatives for a longstanding Department of War client. This role is pivotal in shaping the rules, standards, and technical mechanisms that govern data and AI model sharing for mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will combine deep policy expertise with a strong understanding of modern data architecture, serving as a trusted advisor to senior Department stakeholders while guiding technical teams toward secure, compliant, and rapid data access.

Core Objective:

Establish and enforce a unified, consistent methodology for determining and enabling secure, rapid access to data and AI models across the Autonomy.mil ecosystem.

Position Responsibilities

Standardized Access Methodology: Establish a consistent, repeatable framework to determine who can access specific data sets and models, under what conditions, and with what handling protocols.
Streamlined Provisioning: Build and oversee clear, friction-free workflows to accelerate user access to non-birthright data for authorized personnel.
Technical Enforcement: Audit access controls within Databricks Unity Catalog to ensure automated, consistent rule application.
Vendor Standardization: Mandate and enforce that all integrated third-party vendor capabilities adhere to the program's access and governance standards.
Policy & Security Alignment: Ensure continuous alignment with Department of War (DoW) mandates and manage program Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
Sharing Agreements: Manage the drafting, execution, and upkeep of all Data and Model Sharing Agreements (DSAs/MSAs) to guarantee secure, consistent cross-organizational access.
Policy & Standards Integration: Represent Autonomy.mil in strategic policy discussions and technical working groups (e.g., ontology standardizations) to help shape data governance, interoperability, and enterprise AI guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Information Technology, Public Policy, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in data governance, data policy, or enterprise data management.
3+ years of experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of War (DoW) environment.
Demonstrated experience managing Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs/MSAs) and ensuring compliance with federal security mandates.
Familiarity with auditing access controls in modern cloud data platforms and metadata management tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior government leadership and participating in technical working groups.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with Databricks Unity Catalog or similar data governance and access control platforms.
Experience managing or applying Security Classification Guides (SCGs) to large-scale data and AI model repositories.
Familiarity with AI/ML development pipelines and model governance.
Experience in strategic policy development related to enterprise AI, data interoperability, and ontology standardizations.

Position Type: Full-time
Work Location: On-site in client locations in Bailey's Crossroads, VA and Arlington, VA

Travel: 5%