Data Steward

Synectics for Management Decisions, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics for Management Decisions Inc. seeks a Data Steward to oversee enterprise data platforms for a government program in the Washington DC area. The role is remote with periodic onsite reporting as required by client needs; it is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities include building data dictionaries, metadata policies, and automated cataloging. Collaboration with domain leads is required to address data lineage gaps affecting AI reliability and data trust.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data governance, metadata management, or enterprise information architecture.
• Hands-on expertise with enterprise catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, or Apache Atlas).
• Familiarity with federal data governance mandates (e.g., Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act)

Responsibilities

• Build and enforce data dictionary, automated cataloging, and comprehensive metadata management policies across multi-domain enclaves.
• Audit business line repositories to classify, tags, and register unstructured 'dark data' assets.
• Collaborate with Mission Domain Leads to resolve data lineage gaps blocking AI algorithmic reliability.

Skills

Data governance

Metadata management

Enterprise information architecture

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Apache Atlas

Job description

We're looking for a Data Steward with experience with large scale enterprise data platforms for a government agency located in the Washington DC metro area. This is a remote position; however, staff may be required to report onsite periodically based on client and business requirements. Position is contingent upon contract award.

Overview

Oversees enterprise cataloging, uncovers dark data, and establishes data lineage to guarantee data trust across operational business lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and enforce data dictionary, automated cataloging, and comprehensive metadata management policies across multi-domain enclaves.
• Audit business line repositories to classify, tags, and register unstructured 'dark data' assets.
• Collaborate with Mission Domain Leads to resolve data lineage gaps blocking AI algorithmic reliability.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data governance, metadata management, or enterprise information architecture.
• Hands-on expertise with enterprise catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, or Apache Atlas).
• Familiarity with federal data governance mandates (e.g., Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act)

Additional Requirements

Must be clearance eligible and able to pass a federal background investigation prior to starting work and maintain eligibility throughout the engagement.

Salary range for this position is $120,000.00 - $170,000.00

Work Authorization

Government customer requires U.S. citizenship to work on the program. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.