Data Governance Specialist-WO-004

SOS International; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SOS International is seeking a Data Governance Specialist in the New York area to support mission requirements for a data ecosystem that enhances interoperability for a DoD customer. The selected candidate will oversee metadata management and regulatory compliance to ensure data governance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, with a focus on data lineage tracking and compliance with DoD standards. Preferred qualifications include certifications such as CDMP or DGSP.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Five years equivalent experience in data governance.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee metadata management and data lineage tracking.
• Integrate Unity Catalog and Open Lineage methodologies.
• Implement role-based access control (RBAC) measures.

Skills

Data governance policies

Metadata management

Data lineage tracking

Compliance standards

Data cataloging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Management or related field

Tools

Databricks Unity Catalog

Collibra

AWS Glue

Azure Purview

Job description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder‑owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

*** This position is contingent upon contract award ***

SOSi is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and mission‑driven analytics for a DoD customer. The primary objective of the program is to bridge the operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and non‑traditional international partners to enable real‑time information sharing, dynamic data integration, and mission‑tailored analytical capabilities.

• The contractor shall oversee metadata management, data lineage tracking, and regulatory compliance for all datasets stored within the Data Lake environment.
• The contractor shall integrate Unity Catalog and Open Lineage methodologies to enhance discoverability, classification, and security of mission‑critical datasets.
• The contractor shall implement role‑based access control (RBAC) measures, ensuring that authorized personnel access data per DoD and NIST 800-53 compliance guidelines.
• The contractor shall submit the Data Governance & Compliance Report, providing an assessment of data lineage, regulatory adherence, and metadata completeness.

Qualifications

• Active in scope TS/SCI.
• Bachelor'sdegreeinData Management, Information Science, Computer Science, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in data governance.
• Possess the knowledge and capability to establish, enforce, and maintain data governance policies and frameworks across cloud‑based and on‑premises environments.
• Proficient in metadata management, data lineage tracking, data cataloging, and regulatory compliance standards such as DoD IL‑4/IL‑5, FedRAMP, and NIST 800‑53 Rev.
• Experience with data classification models, access controls, and policy‑based data lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing data governance frameworks, implementing metadata and data cataloging solutions, and ensuring compliance with DoD and IC data security policies.
• Experience with tools such as Databricks Unity Catalog, Collibra, Alation, AWS Glue, or Azure Purview.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Desirable but not required certifications include Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), DAMA Certified Data Governance Professional (DGSP), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate.

Additional Information

Working Conditions

• Normal office conditions.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.