Data Strategy & Governance Consultant - Utilities

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You are a Data Strategy & Governance Consultant who executes the design and operationalization of enterprise data governance frameworks. You thrive on the hands‑on work of building stewardship processes, authoring data policies, and configuring governance tooling so that data is trusted, well‑managed, and ready for analytics and AI. You partner closely with business and technology stakeholders and turn governance concepts into working reality.

• Execute data governance design — support the design and operationalization of governance frameworks covering data ownership, stewardship, data quality standards, metadata management, and policy enforcement.
• Operationalize governance models — work with business and technology stakeholders to turn data strategy into actionable governance operating models that enable trusted data for analytics and AI.
• Support governance structures — help establish governance councils, define data classification and access policies, and document standards and processes.
• Configure governance tooling — implement and drive adoption of cataloging, lineage, and data quality tooling (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview).
• Support compliance alignment — ensure governance work aligns with regulatory and privacy requirements and contributes to master data management efforts.

Travel may be required for this role, varying from 0 % to 80 % depending on business need and client requirements.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data management, data governance, or a data strategy role.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience operationalizing data governance frameworks (stewardship, ownership, data quality, metadata management).
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience with data cataloging or lineage tooling (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working within or supporting regulatory and privacy compliance requirements.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience serving utilities clients (electric, gas, or water) or in a utilities finance, controllership, or regulatory function.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6‑year work experience.

• You have a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• You have exposure to master data management and stakeholder management.
• You have relevant data governance or data platform certifications.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $70,350 to $205,800
Cleveland $59,100 to $164,600
Colorado $63,800 to $177,800
District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300
Illinois $59,100 to $177,800
Maine $54,400 to $151,400
Maryland $63,800 to $177,800
Massachusetts $63,800 to $189,300
Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800
New York $66,300 to $205,800
New Jersey $68,000 to $205,800
Virginia $59,100 to $189,300
Washington $80,200 to $189,300

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 08/25/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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