Senior IT Governance Specialist

Seneca Holdings; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Holdings, via its Great Waters Federal unit, is seeking a Senior IT Governance Specialist for the National Capital Region or a remote role. You will establish and enforce the IT governance framework, aligning technology strategy with business goals while managing regulatory compliance and IT risk.

The role bridges IT operations and executive management, ensuring value delivery and asset protection. Candidates should have 10+ years in data governance and IT governance disciplines, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology related field plus ten years of professional IT experience.
• Eligible candidates include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and individuals holding H1B visas.
• Must be able to successfully complete, pass, and maintain a public trust investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead enhancement and alignment of IT governance structures, providing expert guidance on strategy, process design, and regulatory documentation.
• Oversee evaluations to identify improvement areas, streamline cross-board operations, and integrate change management practices.
• Deliver compliance and records management solutions, facilitate decision-making forums, and empower teams through training and knowledge transfer activities.
• 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.
• Update and Integrate CR processes and procedures with broader IT Governance.
• Assist with redesigning the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and implement automation.
• Refresh DMCC processes in conjunction with new IT governance.
• Assist the agency in identifying AI use cases and overseeing the development of AI packages.
• Investigate emerging AI use case archetypes. Establish procedures aligned with agency policies to assess compliance with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate architecture, strategic assessment, and project activities adhering to the IT Governance Boards.
• Track, review, and interpret various laws, regulations and policies impacting agency.
• Identify requirements and revise MOUs as necessary; establish and carry out procedures to ensure ongoing MOU compliance.

Skills

Data governance

Data analysis

Data management

Data stewardship

Data cataloging

Metadata enrichment

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology related field

Job description

Great Waters Federal i is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is 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, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn.

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 seeking a Senior IT Governance Specialist for the National Capital Region or a remote position. The selected candidate will establish, maintain, and enforce the approved IT governance framework that aligns technology strategy with business goals, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing IT risks. They will be responsible for bridging the gap between IT operations and executive management, ensuring IT provides value while safeguarding assets.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Lead in the enhancement and alignment of IT governance structures, providing expert guidance on strategy, process design, and regulatory documentation.
• Oversee evaluations to identify improvement areas, streamline cross-board operations, and integrate change management practices.
• Deliver compliance and records management solutions, facilitate decision-making forums, and empower teams through training and knowledge transfer activities.
• 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.
• Update and Integrate CR processes and procedures with broader IT Governance.
• Assist with redesigning the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and implement automation.
• Refresh DMCC processes in conjunction with new IT governance.
• Assist the agency in identifying AI use cases and overseeing the development of AI packages.
• Investigate emerging AI use case archetypes. Establish procedures aligned with agency policies to assess compliance with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate architecture, strategic assessment, and project activities adhering to the IT Governance Boards.
• Track, review, and interpret various laws, regulations and policies impacting agency.
• Identify requirements and revise MOUs as necessary; establish and carry out procedures to ensure ongoing MOU compliance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology related field plus ten (10) years of professional IT experience.
• Eligible candidates include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and individuals holding H1B visas.
• Must be able to successfully complete, pass, and maintain a public trust investigation.
• High proficiency in the comprehension and application of industry standard and best practice data governance and data management theories, principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• 10+ years' experience in data governance, data analysis, data management, preferably in a large enterprise environment.
• Experience in practicing or facilitating stewardship in data governance and data management technical platforms related to activities around data cataloging, business glossary development, lineage and other relationship properties, stewardship engagement, metadata enrichment.
• High proficiency in the comprehension and application of industry standard 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.