Data Stewardship & Governance Senior Consultant

Guidehouse; Washington; On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Data Stewardship & Governance Senior Consultant in Washington to shape how data is managed and protected across the agency. You will coordinate with bureau governance groups, including AI teams, to build alignment and drive consistency.

You'll configure rules in an enterprise data catalog, design automated quality checks, and partner with data stewards and technical teams to translate governance into practical data use and safeguards.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET clearance is required.
• 3+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data stewardship for federal clients.
• Experience with data cataloging tools and metadata standards (Alation, Purview, Unity Catalog or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Shape how data is managed and protected across the agency.
• Coordinate with governance groups, including AI, to drive alignment.
• Configure rules and standards in an enterprise data catalog.
• Design logic for automated quality checks.
• Partner with data stewards and technical teams to implement governance in data platforms.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data stewardship

Stakeholder collaboration

Federal government experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Alation

Purview

Unity Catalog

Collibra

Informatica

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

In this Data Stewardship & Governance Senior Consultant role, you will help shape how data is managed and protected across the agency. You will coordinate with bureau-specific and domain-focused governance groups, including those working on AI, to build alignment and drive consistency. Your work will involve configuring rules and standards in an enterprise data catalog, designing the logic behind automated quality checks, and integrating governance directly into data platforms. You will partner with data stewards and technical teams to turn governance principles into real-world practices that improve how we use, share, and safeguard data every day. This is your chance to make a lasting impact, strengthen the client’s data culture, and help the agency evolve and excel.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED “SECRET” Federal or DoD securityclearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• THREE (3) or more years of experience in data governance, data management, or data stewardship including at least ONE (1) or more years of experience supporting federal government clients
• Experience using data cataloging tools and defining associated metadata and documentation standards, such as Alation, Purview, Unity Catalog or equivalent

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Data Management certification from an industry-recognized standards organization (e.g., DAMA CDMP, CIMP)
• Working knowledge of federal requirements impacting data, such as the Federal Data Strategy, the Evidence Act, and the OPEN Government Data Act
• Ability to lead data governance working groups and facilitate stakeholders across multiple organizational units
• Experience configuring governance rules within a data catalog platform (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica)
• Experience with agile methodologies for governance implementation
• Strong change-management skills with a track record of iteratively maturing governance programs
• Experience briefing senior government leadership and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Work on an agile project team within a project management tool like Jira or Azure DevOps.
• At least one demonstrated experience standing up or supporting formal governance bodies (e.g., committees, working groups, or advisory boards)

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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.

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