Data Governance Lead – Data Catalog

Guidehouse

Data governance lead implementing Collibra catalogs and AI governance programs for Guidehouse consulting clients. Leading workstreams, operating models, roadmaps, and executive stakeholder alignment.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $216,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading data and AI governance programs, with a strong focus on Collibra Data Catalog implementation and client relationship management. Capable of designing operational models and establishing AI governance frameworks while ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder communication.

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Collibra Data Catalog ImplementationData Governance FundamentalsAI Governance ConceptsClient Relationship ManagementWorkstream Leadership

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Hard Skills

Data GovernanceAI GovernanceCollibra ConfigurationRoadmap DevelopmentData StewardshipMetadata ManagementChange ManagementIssue ResolutionStakeholder ManagementData Quality

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationIndependent WorkPriority ManagementFacilitation SkillsExecutive Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PurviewAlationInformaticaOneTrustImmutaDatadogAzureDatabricksSnowflakeLakehouse Architectures

Certifications & Qualifications

Data Governance CertificationPrivacy CertificationSecurity CertificationCloud CertificationAnalytics Certification

Industry Keywords

Public SectorTransportationRegulated EnvironmentsCompliance ReportingResponsible AI Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudInformaticaUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead governance workstreams and small delivery teams to design and implement actionable, sustainable data/AI governance programs.
Own client relationships for the workstream by setting expectations, facilitating executive discussions, and driving alignment across business, IT, privacy, security, and legal stakeholders.
Advise on, present, implement, and operate new Collibra Data Catalog instances.
Provide hands-on Collibra implementation support, including prioritizing high-value features and scoping work management.
Design and operationalize governance operating models, including councils, data stewardship models, escalation paths, and integrated controls across data, analytics, and AI.
Define implementation roadmaps connecting strategy to execution, including sequencing, dependencies, change management, and measurable adoption outcomes.
Establish AI governance and responsible AI guardrails, including inventories, risk workflows, review boards, documentation standards, third-party oversight, and compliance reporting.
Institute tactical and functional data governance operations and controls.
Translate governance needs into scalable enablement through templates, playbooks, training, and communications.
Support business growth and pursuits through proposal development, scoping, staffing plans, and reusable assets and accelerators.
Travel as needed based on client and project needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “PUBLIC TRUST”.
Bachelor’s degree obtained.
Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience with progressive responsibility, including workstream leadership and oversight of junior staff.
Experience leading client workstreams end-to-end, including planning, facilitation, issue resolution, and executive communications.
Experience configuring, architecting, advising, and performing hands-on implementation of the Collibra Data Catalog platform.
Experience shaping roadmaps and operating models connecting governance to delivery, adoption, and measurable outcomes.
Experience delivering consulting or client-facing work, including workshops, written deliverables, and stakeholder management.
Experience with AI governance concepts such as model risk considerations, transparency and documentation, monitoring, and responsible AI practices.
Ability to travel as needed based on client and project needs.
Experience supporting governance programs in public sector, transportation, and/or other regulated environments.
Knowledge of data governance fundamentals, including data stewardship, data lifecycle, metadata, data quality, privacy, and access controls.
Strong communication skills and ability to produce polished client-ready outputs.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality work products in a fast-paced environment.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, Alation, Informatica, OneTrust, Immuta, Datadog, or similar platforms.
Experience connecting Collibra with other platforms, including Databricks (Unity Catalog), and onboarding data assets to the data catalog and metadata ecosystem.
Experience designing or facilitating AI literacy, adoption, and change management efforts, including training plans and communications.
Familiarity with Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, lakehouse architectures, and data products.
Certifications in data governance, privacy, security, cloud, or analytics are desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Discretionary variable incentive bonus may be available
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Flexible benefits package
Flexible work arrangements