Data Governance Specialist

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🏈 Ohio – Remote

🏈 Ohio – Remote

💵 $110k - $160k / year

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KBR, Inc.

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1901

🏛️ Government

Engineering • Government • Sustainability

KBR, Inc. is a global company that provides science, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and companies worldwide. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability, KBR delivers innovative and high-quality solutions in areas such as sustainable technology, government solutions, and digital acceleration. KBR is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, valuing its employees and fostering a culture of integrity and operational excellence. With a strong focus on delivering sustainable value for stakeholders, KBR operates as a trusted partner in various industries.

📋 Description

• 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 workgroups, 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

🎯 Requirements

• 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 workgroups 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 • Effective presentation skills • Experience bringing together and working with a team of people with varied backgrounds • Quick learner; flexible; process oriented; highly organized and proactive • Ability to work independently and within a team environment • Critical listening and thinking skills • US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

🏖️ Benefits

• 401K plan with company match • medical, dental, vision • life insurance • AD&D • flexible spending account • disability • paid time off • flexible work schedule