Data Platform and Governance Lead

Data Platform and Governance Lead

HLS

CALIBRE Systems, Inc., an employee‑owned mission‑focused solutions and digital transformation company, is looking for a highly motivated Data Platform and Governance Lead to join our dynamic team supporting a federal client. This role requires an innovative and collaborative mindset, with the ability to work closely with designers, back‑end engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver high‑quality, scalable digital solutions. Candidates must be U.S. citizens.

The budgeted salary for this role is $185,000.

• Administer the organization’s databases using database management systems to organize and store data
• Gather user requirements, create databases, test and coordinate changes
• Collaborate with development and end‑user teams to determine data access needs, transaction rates, and volume analysis
• Ensure optimal database performance and reliability
• Coordinate physical changes to databases; code, test, and implement physical database structures
• Design logical and physical databases or review proposed changes to understand impacts on physical storage and access methods
• Establish physical database parameters and calculate optimal values for performance (e.g., memory allocation)
• Define and manage user access levels for data operations such as insert, retrieve, update, and delete
• Test, troubleshoot, and refine database changes to maintain integrity and performance
• Monitor database performance using utility programs and adjust configurations as needed
• Direct programmers and analysts in implementing changes to the database management system
• Review and correct database‑related programs and answer user inquiries
• Assess the impact of database changes on other systems and associated costs
• Perform performance tuning to optimize processing speed and efficiency
• Train users on database functionality and best practices

• Deep understanding of data governance principles, including data quality, metadata management, and compliance
• Familiarity with federal data standards, security, and privacy regulations (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP)
• Knowledge of data architecture and data lifecycle management across multiple platforms
• Ability to develop and enforce data policies, standards, and best practices
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills for identifying and resolving data quality issues
• Proficiency with data management tools and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments)
• Experience facilitating collaboration between technical teams, business stakeholders, and compliance officers
• Understanding of Agile and SAFe frameworks to support data governance in an iterative environment
• Strong working knowledge of data privacy (specifically PII/PHI), federal data policies, and the Tricare Military Health System
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computational Science, or similar data‑centric degree program
• 10+ years of experience working on data‑centric projects in an Agile environment
• Experience working in an AWS environment (AWS certification preferred)
• Demonstrated experience working with Federal healthcare agencies, Federal healthcare data, and/or data containing PII/PHI
• 5+ years as a team lead or other leadership role that involves managing mid‑level and junior technical roles
• Active Secret Clearance at the Department of Defense (or eligibility to obtain a clearance)
• Active Security+ certification
• Ability to work east coast business hours (8am-5pm)

Remote (Worldwide)

Full‑Time/Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PI