Senior Data Governance Specialist

Rackner; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

PTO & holidays

Remote work support

Team events

Job summary

Rackner is seeking a Senior Data Governance Specialist to design and lead development of DoWEA’s enterprise data governance framework, including governance board charters, data classification policies, data quality standards, access request procedures, metadata standards, and governance review workflows.

The role provides subject‑matter expertise on federal and DoD data governance best practices, and will configure Microsoft Purview governance controls, RBAC, and data classification requirements

Qualifications

• CDMP or DGSP certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview governance controls.
• Familiarity with DoD Data Strategy and VAULTIS goals.
• Experience with federated governance models.
• Experience developing data classification and access governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop data standards, naming conventions, and quality thresholds for the Fabric and Ed-Fi data environments.
• Lead steward network identification, training, protocols, and community of practice management including regional steward coordination.
• Operationalize governance processes including data quality reviews, access request processing, and governance board facilitation.
• Develop data retention and lifecycle policies aligned with federal retention requirements.
• Support Master Data Management strategy development.
• Configure and maintain Microsoft Purview governance controls including sensitivity labels, data domain definitions, access policies, and DLP rules.
• Support data classification and marking requirements.
• Configure and validate RBAC for data access aligned with the DoWEA governance framework and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Co-develop all governance artifacts with designated Government staff and produces governance maturity progress reports.

Skills

CDMP

DGSP

Data governance

Stakeholder coordination

Education

CDMP certification

DGSP certification

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Senior Data Governance Specialist
Location: Remote
Clearance Level: Active Secret

Overview

Rackner is seeking a Senior Data Governance Specialist to design and lead development of DoWEA’s enterprise data governance framework, including governance board charters, data classification policies, data quality standards, access request procedures, metadatastandards, and governance review workflows. The Senior Data Governance Specialist will provide subject‑matter expertise on federal and DoD data governance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develops data standards, naming conventions, and quality thresholds for the Fabric and Ed‑Fi data environments
• Leads steward network identification, training, protocols, and community of practicemanagement including regional steward coordination
• Supports operationalization of governance processes including data quality reviews, access request processing, and governance board facilitation
• Develop data retention and lifecycle policies aligned with federal retention requirements
• Supports Master Data Management strategy development
• Configures and maintains Microsoft Purview governance controls including sensitivity labels, data domain definitions, access policies, and DLP rules
• Supports data classification and marking requirements
• Configures and validates RBAC for data access aligned with the DoWEA governance framework and Microsoft Entra ID
• Co‑develops all governance artifacts with designated Government staff and produces governance maturity progress reports.

Qualifications

• CDMP or DGSP certification
• Experience with Microsoft Purview governance controls
• Familiarity with DoD Data Strategy and VAULTIS goals
• Experience with federated governance models
• Experience developing data classification and access governance frameworks

About Rackner

Rackner is a software consultancy focused on building mission‑critical systems for the U.S. government. Our teams work across cloud platforms, DevSecOps, AI/ML, distributed systems, and modern software engineering initiatives supporting federal agencies and national security missions. Rackner engineers and technical teams collaborate closely with leadership, program teams, and mission stakeholders to design, demonstrate, and improve software systems that address complex operational challenges.

Benefits & Perks

At Rackner, we believe that when our people grow, our company grows with them, and we are committed to supporting their growth, development and success. We are proud to offer a creative and forward‑thinking environment that includes:

• Company‑supported certifications aligned to current and future program work, including cloud, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, security, AI/ML, project management, and related technical areas
• Clear advancement tracks and future leadership opportunities
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Home‑office equipment plan and remote work support
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement
• Weekly pay schedule and modern perks, including team events

Equal Opportunity

Rackner is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics