Remote Data Governance Lead for Federal Data Platforms

GovCIO; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Data Governance SME to support VA Data Modernization initiatives. You will create comprehensive DataGov policies for data owner teams, maintain SharePoint/Confluence structure, and collaborate with security and technical teams to deliver scalable, user‑friendly documentation.

This remote role requires translating complex cloud, data, security concepts into concise guidance and coordinating with vendors and stakeholders to gather content for policies, newsletters, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in a related field.
• 12+ years in business analysis or project management.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Confluence, Jira, and SharePoint.
• Experience collaborating with engineers, architects, cybersecurity professionals, and other SMEs.
• Ability to translate complex cloud, data, security, and infrastructure concepts into clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive DataGov policies for data owner teams.
• Create and maintain DataGov SharePoint and Confluence structure.
• Generate content for newsletters and knowledge bases.
• Work with data owners, vendors and stakeholders to gather information.
• Support documentation for security, compliance, and audits.
• Participate in SME interviews and knowledge transfer sessions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Business analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Information Technology

Tools

Confluence

Jira

SharePoint

Collibra EDC

Immuta

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a Data Governance SME to support VA Data Modernization initiatives. You will create comprehensive DataGov policies for data owner teams, maintain SharePoint/Confluence structure, and collaborate with security and technical teams to deliver scalable, user‑friendly documentation.

This remote role requires translating complex cloud, data, security concepts into concise guidance and coordinating with vendors and stakeholders to gather content for policies, newsletters, and