## Data Governance & Data Catalog LeadApply: US - DC, Washington: US - Remote (Any location): Full time: Posted Today: 44470**Job Family:**Data Science Consulting**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public Trust**What You Will Do:*** Lead governance workstreams and small delivery teams to design and implement data/AI governance programs that are actionable and sustainable.* Own client relationships for your workstream by setting expectations, facilitating executive discussions, and driving alignment across business, IT, privacy, security, and legal stakeholders.* Advise, present solution and governance alternatives analysis, implement, and operate new Collibra Data Catalog instance.* Perform hands-on Collibra Data Catalog implementation support, to include leading prioritization of high-value features and work management scoping.* Design and operationalize governance operating models including council structures, data stewardship models, decision escalation paths, and integrated controls across data, analytics, and AI.* Define implementation roadmaps that connect strategy to execution, including sequencing, dependency management, change management, and measurable adoption outcomes.* Establish AI governance and responsible AI guardrails such as model and use case inventory, risk management workflow, review boards, documentation standards, third-party oversight, and ongoing compliance reporting.* Institute tactical and functional data governance operations and controls that assist in operationalizing program and product-level governance.* Translate governance needs into scalable enablement including templates, playbooks, training, and communications that improve adoption and reduce operational friction.* Contribute to growth and pursuits by supporting proposal development, scoping, staffing plans, and the creation of reusable assets and accelerators.* Ability to travel as needed based on client and project needs**What You Will Need:*** Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “PUBLIC TRUST”.* Bachelor’s degree obtained.* SEVEN (7) or more years of relevant experience with progressive responsibility, including workstream leadership and oversight of junior staff.* Experience leading client workstreams end-to-end, including planning, facilitation, issue resolution, and executive communications.* Experience to configure, architect, advise, and perform hands-on implementation of Collibra Data Catalog platform.* Experience shaping roadmaps and operating models that connect governance to delivery, adoption, and measurable outcomes.* Experience delivering consulting or client-facing work, including workshops, written deliverables, and stakeholder management.* Experience with AI governance concepts such as model risk considerations, transparency and documentation, monitoring, and responsible AI practices.* Ability to travel as needed based on client and project needs**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Experience supporting governance programs in public sector, transportation, and/or other regulated environments.* Demonstrated knowledge of data governance fundamentals, such as data stewardship, data lifecycle, metadata, data quality, privacy, and access controls.* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics in clear, practical language and produce polished client-ready outputs.* Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality work products in a fast-paced environment.* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Information Systems, Public Policy, Business, Data/Computer Science, Engineering, or similar).* Hands-on experience with additional governance and privacy tooling such as Microsoft Purview, Alation, Informatica, OneTrust, Immuta, Datadog, or similar platforms.* Experience connecting Collibra with other platforms, to include Databricks (Unity Catalog), and onboarding new data assets to the data catalog and metadata ecosystem.* Experience designing or facilitating AI literacy, adoption, and change management efforts, including training plans and communications.* Familiarity with modern data platforms and delivery patterns such as Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, lakehouse architectures, and data products.* Certifications in areas pertaining to data governance, privacy, security, cloud, or analytics.The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.**What We Offer:**Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus* Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Basic Life & Supplemental Life* Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Student Loan PayDown* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities* Skills Development & Certifications* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program* Mobility Stipend