Lead Data Governance Systems Architect

Lead Data Governance & Systems Architect

Greater DC Area (On-Site)

$160K–$250K

We are seeking a senior-level systems engineering professional with deep data policy and governance experience to support a mission-focused program within the IC community.

This role blends systems engineering, data stewardship, governance policy, and applied AI/ML to strengthen compliance, optimize data quality, and enhance certified data repository (CDR) processes.

If you’re passionate about data science but equally driven by policy stewardship and governance impact, this is a high-visibility opportunity to shape how data is responsibly managed across secure environments.

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• BS in STEM or related field and 8+ years of experience (additional experience may substitute for degree)
• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IdAM) / ICAM delivery systems, authentication, authorization, and attribute architectures
• Familiarity with data governance principles, compliance, and metadata management
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to balance technical solutions and policy requirements
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical insights to policy and Sponsor stakeholders

• Translate governance policies into operational processes and technical solutions
• Partner with Data Stewards and stakeholders across the IC to optimize data attributes, metadata, and repository certifications
• Develop predictive models and statistical analyses to monitor compliance and data quality
• Apply AI/ML techniques to automate governance workflows such as anomaly detection and classification
• Build dashboards and reporting frameworks to track governance performance
• Ensure certified data assets meet standards for accuracy, consistency, and accessibility
• Recommend process improvements that enhance stewardship efficiency

• Experience with governance and metadata platforms such as Collibra, Informatica, or Alation
• Awareness of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) policy and security policy development
• Experience with automation pipelines or AI-enabled governance tools
• Background in policy, governance, or compliance-driven environments

This is an excellent opportunity for a policy-minded engineer who wants to apply systems thinking and AI innovation to mission-critical data governance.