Data Governance Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Data Governance Specialist with Security Clearance
Title:

Data Governance Specialist Belong. Connect. Grow. with K ! K 's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security. Why Join Us?
* Innovative Projects: K 's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

* Collaborative Environment:
Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

* Impactful Work:
Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Position Summary:

K  is seeking a mid-level Data Governance Specialist to join our team in Dayton, OH or Remotely. US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance are required. In the role of a Data Governance Specialist, you will provide expertise and strategic vision for the US Air Force as they work to establish a Data Management and Governance framework. This role will require a data governance and management professional with the expertise and experience to assist with strategic direction, as well as tactical guidance, to establish a data governance framework, along with the proper capabilities to support continual data management maturity.

Key Responsibilities:

* Expected to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

* Develop & implement Data Governance framework & methodologies including strategy, approach, timelines, objectives & success criteria.

* Assess current state of data fidelity, data security, privacy, and data retention. Contribute to the strategic roadmap for a data governance framework and collaborate with key stakeholders across the community during the design and implementation phases.

* Work to identify organizational components within the Data Governance Framework, such as governing body/council comprised of data owners, data stewards, and data architects to drive operational efficiency and manage data during its entire lifecycle.

* Develop and maintain metadata standards, business glossaries, data dictionaries, and enterprise data catalogs.

* Support data asset inventory, classification, discoverability, and reuse initiatives.

* Facilitate trusted data sharing across organizations while ensuring appropriate security and access controls.

* Lead data stewardship work groups, governance councils, and stakeholder engagement activities.

* Conduct data management and governance maturity assessments and develop improvement roadmaps.

* Develop governance charters, stewardship operating procedures, governance metrics, and decision-rights frameworks.

* Provide guidance on governance considerations supporting AI, Machine Learning, advanced analytics, and Digital Engineering initiatives.

* Collaborate with domain experts and ensure that the data platforms uphold privacy, security, and compliance requirements.

* Collaborate with EA, IT and Data Architects in providing requirements for enabling technologies to support data governance processes, data standards, as well as data quality and data management.

* Remain current on new and emerging data governance industry best practices

* Participate in strategic planning and tactical decision-making Work Environment:

* Location:

Onsite

* Travel Requirements: minimal

* Working Hours:

Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

* Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited college or university.

* 8+ years of experience in the data industry

* 4+ years within a formal Data Governance program.

* Experience with contemporary data governance, metadata management, and data catalog platforms such as Collibra, Informatica DG, Alation, Erwin Data Intelligence, or equivalent technologies.

* Experience implementing and operationalizing enterprise Data Governance programs from strategy through execution.

* Solid understanding of Data Management and Governance concepts

* Experience mentoring and coaching Data Governance Analysts and Data Stewards

* Experience leading data stewardship work groups and teams in data management and governance activities

* Experience with metadata management, business glossary development, data lineage, and enterprise data cataloging.

* Experience conducting data maturity assessments and developing strategic improvement plans.

* Knowledge of DoD Data Strategy, Digital Transformation initiatives, and Data-Centric modernization efforts.

* Understanding of governance considerations for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and advanced analytics environments.

* Proven ability to establish effective working relationships with stakeholders at different levels

* Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; technical writing skills a plus

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