Data Governance Specalist

Insight Global; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Specialist to lead the development of enterprise-wide governance data policies and ensure compliance with data security regulations. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in data governance and strong analytical skills. This remote position offers an opportunity to shape the future of data management within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in data governance frameworks and principles.
• Understanding of data privacy laws and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of governance data policies.
• Implement data lifecycle and ETL processes.
• Ensure compliance with data security regulations.
• Design data quality metrics and KPIs.
• Conduct regular data audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

5 or more years of experience in data governance

Certification in data governance or data management

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Job description

Overview

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for highly skilled Data Governance Specialists to join our growing Data Analytics Engineering & Integration team.

This team is tasked with transforming the way BDS data is sourced, managed, and utilized to unlock insights to drive business growth and optimization. The team supports data needs for internal stakeholders, across BDS business programs and functions, and is tasked with utilizing data to inform and improve the full lifecycle of BDS products.

This is a remote position and requires a resourceful, self-driven, outcome-oriented individual with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise-wide governance data policies, standards, and procedures.
• Implement and manage data lineage, data lifecycle, ETL processes, and metadata management practices to enhance data traceability and transparency.
• Ensure compliance with data security, protection, privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), industry standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST or ISO 27001), and/or zero-trust architecture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to identify data issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Design and oversee data quality metrics and KPIs to continuously monitor and improve data quality.
• Evaluate, implement, and manage data governance tools and technologies to support governance activities.
• Stay up to date with emerging data governance trends and technologies.
• Conduct regular data audits and risk assessments.
• Develop and deliver data governance training programs to educate staff on data governance best practices.
• Identify and mitigate data governance risks, ensuring the protection of sensitive data.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5 or more years of experience in data governance, data quality management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, principles, industry standards, and best practices.
• Understanding of data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actual experience implementing a complex data governance program.
• Certification in data governance or data management (e.g., DAMA Certified Data Management Professional).
• Experience establishing and leveraging data governance technology, such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Atlan, Manta, etc.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology and Analyst

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing