Leidos

Senior Data Governance Engineer

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: AlexandriaMarylandVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $92,300 - $166,850 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Implement DevOps-aligned data management principles to support enterprise data dissemination
  • Establish and maintain quality controls, metadata standards, and data validation processes
  • Develop and manage governance policies, standards, and procedural documentation
  • Coordinate with engineering, security, and DataOps teams to embed governance requirements into data pipelines
  • Ensure compliance with data governance and sharing policies across systems
  • Monitor and report on the effectiveness of data governance initiatives
  • Facilitate training programs for data stewards and stakeholders on governance principles
  • Conduct root cause analysis for data-related issues and implement preventive measures
  • Proactively communicate with stakeholders regarding data governance updates and initiatives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and accessibility
  • Develop and maintain documentation for data governance processes and standards
  • Support customer inquiries related to data governance and compliance
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in data governance practices
  • Ensure adherence to applicable regulations related to data privacy and security

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline and 8 + years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields
  • Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with data catalog, metadata management, lineage, and data quality tools
  • Experience designing and enforcing data access control and stewardship processes
  • Experience integrating governance processes into cloud-native data platforms
  • Experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks in Federal or enterprise-scale environments
Benefits
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data governancedata managementdata validationroot cause analysisdata access controldata stewardshipdata qualitydata catalogmetadata managementcloud-native data platforms
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationtraining facilitationprocess improvement
Certifications
Top Secret (TS) clearanceSCI eligibility