Data Governance Architect (TS/SCI) – Remote-Eligible

Navitas Business Consulting, Inc.; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Navitas is seeking a Data Governance Architect to lead enterprise data governance frameworks for a multi-year DoD initiative. The role is based in Herndon, VA, with potential telework for eligible candidates.

You will define data-sharing agreements, metadata and data quality standards, and governance controls for AI training data and feature stores, while ensuring cybersecurity and Zero Trust compliance through stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of data governance experience.
• Experience creating enterprise governance policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of enterprise data governance frameworks and policies.
• Define data-sharing agreements and governance controls.
• Establish metadata, data quality, and stewardship standards.
• Design governance frameworks for AI training data and feature stores.
• Develop AI data lineage and traceability controls.
• Support cybersecurity and Zero Trust compliance.
• Facilitate governance working groups and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

8+ years data governance experience

Metadata management

Data quality practices

Policy and standard development

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management or Data Management

Job description

Navitas is seeking a Data Governance Architect to lead enterprise data governance frameworks for a multi-year DoD initiative. The role is based in Herndon, VA, with potential telework for eligible candidates.

You will define data-sharing agreements, metadata and data quality standards, and governance controls for AI training data and feature stores, while ensuring cybersecurity and Zero Trust compliance through stakeholder engagement.