Senior IT Governance Specialist

Seneca Holdings

Senior IT Governance Specialist overseeing IT governance structures for Great Waters Federal. Ensuring compliance with regulations and managing IT risks aligned with business goals.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish, maintain, and enforce the approved IT governance framework that aligns technology strategy with business goals
Ensure compliance with regulations and managing IT risks
Bridge the gap between IT operations and executive management
Lead in the enhancement and alignment of IT governance structures, providing expert guidance on strategy, process design, and regulatory documentation
Oversee evaluations to identify improvement areas, streamline cross-board operations, and integrate change management practices
Deliver compliance and records management solutions, facilitate decision-making forums, and empower teams through training and knowledge transfer activities
Support the transformation and operations of IT Governance
Work with IT Governance Team to refine and enhance IT Governance Board (ITGB) strategy, processes and activities
Update and Integrate CR processes and procedures with broader IT Governance
Assist with redesigning the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and implement automation
Refresh DMCC processes in conjunction with new IT governance
Assist the agency in identifying AI use cases and overseeing the development of AI packages
Investigate emerging AI use case archetypes. Establish procedures aligned with agency policies to assess compliance with strategic objectives
Coordinate architecture, strategic assessment, and project activities adhering to the IT Governance Boards
Track, review, and interpret various laws, regulations and policies impacting agency
Identify requirements and revise MOUs as necessary; establish and carry out procedures to ensure ongoing MOU compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in information technology related field plus ten (10) years of professional IT experience
Eligible candidates include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and individuals holding H1B visas
Must be able to successfully complete, pass, and maintain a public trust investigation
High proficiency in the comprehension and application of industry standard and best practice data governance and data management theories, principles, practices, and methodologies
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities
10+ years’ experience in data governance, data analysis, data management, preferably in a large enterprise environment
Experience in practicing or facilitating stewardship in data governance and data management technical platforms related to activities around data cataloging, business glossary development, lineage and other relationship properties, stewardship engagement, metadata enrichment
Excellent written/verbal skills, translating technical info, stakeholder management
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
Voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident)
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Retirement 401K plan
Flexible work-life balance
Professional development opportunities
Performance and recognition programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

data governancedata managementdata analysisdata catalogingbusiness glossary developmentmetadata enrichmentcompliance managementchange managementIT governanceAI use case development

Soft Skills

analytical skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingwritten communicationverbal communicationstakeholder managementcollaborationleadershiptrainingknowledge transfer

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in information technologypublic trust investigation