Journeyman IT Governance Specialist

Seneca Holdings; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Holdings is seeking a Journeyman IT Governance Specialist to establish and maintain organizational governance frameworks, oversee policies and compliance standards, and provide strategic guidance to strengthen accountability and reduce risk. The role may be performed remotely within the National Capital Region or from other approved locations.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure IT initiatives align with governance requirements, support audits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology related field plus five (5) years of professional IT experience.
• Must be able to successfully complete, pass, and maintain a public trust investigation.
• Proficiency in the comprehension and application of industry standards and best practice data governance and data management theories, principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• 5+ years' experience in data governance, data analysis, data management, preferably in a large enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in the comprehension and application of industry standards and best practice data governance and data management theories, principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Excellent written/verbal skills, translating technical info, stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IT governance activities such as integrating board processes, updating governance frameworks, and supporting compliance initiatives.
• Lead meeting logistics, agenda planning, and follow-up communications.
• Develop and refine documentation, implement process improvements, and assist in stakeholder engagement to advance enterprise technology objectives and maintain effective controls.
• Support the transformation and operations of IT Governance.
• Work with IT Governance Team to refine and enhance IT Governance Board (ITGB) strategy, processes and activities.
• Work with IT Governance Team to update and Integrate CR processes and procedures with broader IT Governance.
• Assist with redesigning the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and implement automation.
• Work with IT Governance Team to refresh DMCC processes in conjunction with new IT governance.
• Integrate governance board processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to align decision-making structures and ensure effective governance across IT initiatives.
• Update governance frameworks by reviewing current policies, recommending improvements, and implementing revisions to strengthen organizational controls and compliance.
• Support compliance initiatives through monitoring regulatory requirements, assisting in audits, and facilitating internal training to maintain adherence to industry standards.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology related field

Job description

Great Waters Federal is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNGis Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visitthe website and follow us onLinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs.Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Great Waters Federal is recruiting for the position of Journeyman IT Governance Specialist located in the National Capital Region or available for remote assignment. The successful candidate will maintain organizational governance frameworks, oversee policies and compliance standards, ensure operational conformity with regulations, manage documentation, and deliver strategic guidance to strengthen accountability and reduce risk.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate IT governance activities such as integrating board processes, updating governance frameworks, and supporting compliance initiatives.
• Lead meeting logistics, agenda planning, and follow-up communications.
• Develop and refine documentation, implement process improvements, and assist in stakeholder engagement to advance enterprise technology objectives and maintain effective controls.
• Support the transformation and operations of IT Governance.
• Work with IT Governance Team to refine and enhance IT Governance Board (ITGB) strategy, processes and activities.
• Work with IT Governance Team to update and Integrate CR processes and procedures with broader IT Governance.
• Assist with redesigning the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and implement automation.
• Work with IT Governance Team to refresh DMCC processes in conjunction with new IT governance.
• Integrate governance board processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to align decision-making structures and ensure effective governance across IT initiatives.
• Update governance frameworks by reviewing current policies, recommending improvements, and implementing revisions to strengthen organizational controls and compliance.
• Support compliance initiatives through monitoring regulatory requirements, assisting in audits, and facilitating internal training to maintain adherence to industry standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology related field plus five (5) years of professional IT experience.
• Must be able to successfully complete, pass, and maintain a public trust investigation.
• Proficiency in the comprehension and application of industry standards and best practice data governance and data management theories, principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• 5+ years' experience in data governance, data analysis, data management, preferably in a large enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in the comprehension and application of industry standards and best practice data governance and data management theories, principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Excellent written/verbal skills, translating technical info, stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.