Senior Data Governance Analyst (Remote Eligible)

American Bureau of Shipping; Knoxville (TN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company seeks a Senior Data Governance SME to enhance data governance standards for government clients. This role involves strategic planning, implementation of governance frameworks, and training data stewards. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree and have experience in data management practices, particularly within federal agencies. Remote opportunities are available for qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in data governance and data management for government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and technical guidance to client teams.
• Develop and implement data governance policies and standards.
• Evaluate data models and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Change Facilitation

Customer Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Atacama

OvalEdge

Job description

At ABSG Consulting, risk analysis is our foundation. ABSG Consulting is a global professional services company with offices in multiple countries. Our Global Government division, headquartered in Washington, DC, deploys technical expertise for federal agencies such as the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

We are seeking a Senior Data Governance SME to support our government clients’ data governance programs. The role involves providing expertise in data governance, management, quality, and stewardship to support client engagements. The ideal candidate will have experience in executing data-driven strategies, facilitating change, and engaging customers to mature data management practices across complex enterprises.

What You Will Do :

• Provide strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise to client teams; including developing detailed plans, analyses, evaluations, and recommendations for data challenges and improvements.
• Assist in developing and implementing data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Design and maintain data quality improvement and monitoring processes.
• Evaluate existing data models, structures, and flows to identify improvement areas.
• Design and maintain a data taxonomy for classification and organization.
• Develop metadata management strategies and implement tools for data documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a network of data stewards and conduct data governance training.

What You Will Need :

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in data governance and data management, particularly supporting government agencies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with data governance tools such as Collibra, Alation, Atacamma, OvalEdge, etc.
• Background in facilitating organizational change and customer engagement in data governance initiatives.

Location :

Ideally based in the Washington, DC area, but remote candidates are welcome.

Reporting Relationships :

Reports to Group or Regional Manager; may have direct reports.

Salary Range & Notice :

This position involves handling sensitive information subject to export control laws. Employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility and necessary licenses. The role is open for future staffing needs, with potential communication pending confirmation of headcount.

Remote work is possible.