Data Governance Specialist (C)

Tennessee-Valley-Authority; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking an experienced Data Governance Specialist to strengthen enterprise data definitions, governance, and quality across TVA’s data landscape. The role guides complex initiatives spanning business and technology to improve data ownership, lineage, access, and controls.

As a hands-on SME, you will translate requirements into practical governance solutions, configure enterprise governance tools, and influence stakeholders to mature TVA’s Data Governance program

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of data governance and data quality practices.
• Ability to translate business needs into governance and data-quality solutions.
• Experience with enterprise governance concepts and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data governance initiatives across business and technology teams.
• Develop and maintain data ownership, metadata, and quality standards.
• Create reports and dashboards for executives and stakeholders.
• Facilitate communications between data stewards, custodians, IT and project management.
• Assess risks and conduct root-cause analyses to improve data processes.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Metadata management

Data lineage

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field

Job description

External - Posting Description

Job ID: 519025
Location: CHATTANOOGA, TN
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Data Governance Specialist (C) - 519025

Organization: CAO

Department:ENTERPRISE DATA SERVICES

Relocation: No relocation benefits are offered for this position

Posting Open: 10/29/2026

Posting Close: 11/12/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

TVA is seeking an experienced IT Data Governance Specialist to help strengthen the way enterprise data is defined, understood, measured, governed, and used. This senior individual-contributor role supports the continued development of TVA’s data governance strategy and leads complex initiatives across business and technology teams to improve data quality, metadata, ownership, lineage, access, and control practices.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on subject matter expert who can translate business needs into practical governance and data-quality solutions, configure and use enterprise governance tools, and influence stakeholders to mature the Data Governance program. This role is well suited to a self-directed professional who can operate with minimal oversight, navigate ambiguity, establish a path forward, and influence outcomes across organizational boundaries without relying on formal authority.

Job Summary

Assists in ongoing development of the Data Governance strategy and can lead complex initiatives to identify and manage data sources across multiple platforms to ensure appropriate access, quality, and security. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert on Data Governance at TVA.

• Demonstrates expertise in governance and master data management tools; mentors other specialists in the development of data governance workflows
• Leads development of inventory reports and mapping source system data elements to data assets; collection of business and technical metadata; leads data source rationalization activities; provides centralized oversight of data definition standards
• Establishes of data ownership outlining both the custodian and owner of the data
• Develops a working knowledge of TVA’s SBUs including data sources, data flows, and control points.
• Leads the preparation of materials / presentations for executives, management and staff including data collection for KPIs and related dashboards associated with the Data Governance program and SBU specific progress
• Tracks, reports on and leads the resolution of data governance questions and issues throughout the Enterprise based on the impact and likelihood of the risks
• Develops and reviews project plans and documents; estimates task duration and develops workgroup plans; compiles results for overall view of group performance
• Leads meetings with business units in efforts to implement data tests and controls, remediate data issues, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure their compliance with the data governance policy and standards.
• Facilitates communications between Data Stewards, custodians, information technology, and project management to ensure all parties are informed of the usage of the Data Governance Operating model and the associated monitoring processes.
• Responsible for co-creating the business purpose, requirements and desired outcomes of initiatives and projects.
• Conducts research and gathers information regarding data quality issues and their business impact.
• Identifies areas and leads efforts for continuous improvement in business, data and technology related processes.

Supervision Received

Independently performs assignments with instructions as to general results expected. Incumbent plans and executes the work with minimal supervision and works under the direction of a team leader or department manager.

Skills and Proficiencies

Comprehensive knowledge of TVA’s core business.

Able to develop relationships with both staff level and senior/executive management.

Excellent communications skills, both oral and written. Able to facilitate large and diverse groups / team meetings

Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to resolve challenges with creative and innovative methods.

Ability to work under time constraints, complete tasks by specified deadlines, and assists others with same.

Experience in big data, analytics, data mapping or lineage would be an asset.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in business, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field of study; or equivalent education, training & experience.

Five or more years’ experience with an in-depth knowledge of data governance and data quality. Broad business and technical experience with a background in a) establishing and executing data governance or data stewardship programs . b) working in both a technical and business context; able to translate technical concepts into easy to understand business language and c) developing project plans or roadmaps is preferred.

Travel as required to carry out project work or perform temporary duty at other than home-based site which supports both internal and external business.

M ay be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).