Data Governance Lead

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! As the Data Governance Lead, you will serve as the strategic and operational leader responsible for establishing and maturing the organization's data governance framework . You will define the "rules of the road" for the program's data assets, ensuring they are managed in a consistent, secure, and high-quality manner. This role is a critical link between business, security, and technology stakeholders, requiring you to lead through influence and build a culture where data is treated as a strategic asset. You will lead a team of governance and catalog specialists to implement policies, stand up a data stewardship program, and drive the adoption of the enterprise data catalog as the single source of truth for metadata. Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and manage the enterprise-wide data governance strategy, framework, and policies Lead and mentor a team of data governance professionals and data catalog administrators Establish and facilitate a Data Stewardship Council, composed of data owners and stewards from across the organization, to drive accountability for data assets Oversee the strategy and operation of the enterprise data catalog (e.g., Collibra), ensuring it effectively supports data discovery, lineage, and governance objectives Define and enforce standards for data quality, data definitions, and metadata management; oversee processes for issue resolution and data validation Partner with legal, security, and compliance teams to ensure data governance policies align with regulatory and security requirements Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the data governance program and report progress to senior leadership Champion data literacy and the value of data governance across the organization through training and communication initiatives Must have: 8+ years of experience in data management, with at least 4+ years in a dedicated data governance role 3+ years of experience in a leadership or management capacity, leading teams and/or large-scale programs Deep expertise in designing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards Hands-on experience with enterprise data governance and cataloging tools such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica Axon Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage senior stakeholders Strong understanding of metadata management, data quality, and data stewardship principles US Citizenship (No Dual Citizenship) Nive to have: Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or similar certification Experience implementing a data governance program In-depth knowledge of data security and compliance regulations relevant to the public sector Excellent communication and change management skills Security Clearance: Active TS or TS/SCI clearance As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locat ... (truncated, view full listing at source)