Data Governance & Data Catalog Lead

Jobtome; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced data/AI governance leader to design and implement governance programs for data catalogs and analytics projects. You will lead client workstreams, manage executives across business, IT, privacy, security, and legal, and drive alignment on governance strategies using Collibra Data Catalog.

Facility design of operating models, roadmaps, and controls will connect strategy to execution, with travel as needed to support client engagements across public and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; seven+ years of progressive experience in governance or data management.
• Experience leading client workstreams end-to-end with executive stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience configuring and implementing Collibra Data Catalog.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance workstreams and small delivery teams to design data/AI governance programs.
• Own client relationships, set expectations, and drive alignment across business, IT and compliance.
• Advise and implement Collibra Data Catalog; prioritize features and scope work.
• Design governance operating models, roadmaps, and adaptive controls across data, analytics, and AI.
• Translate governance needs into scalable templates, playbooks, and training.
• Support proposal development and reuse assets for growth initiatives.

Skills

Governance leadership

Collibra

Stakeholder management

Client relationships

AI governance

Data governance concepts

Communication skills

Public sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Collibra

Databricks Unity Catalog

Microsoft Purview

Alation / Informatica / OneTrust

Job description

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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.