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T and T Consulting Services, Inc. · 1 day ago

Information Governance Documentation Engineer

DOC NOAA OCIO IMS , Silver Spring, MD, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

4+ years exp

T and T Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking an Information Governance Documentation Engineer to support the East Coast Logbook Project for NOAA Fisheries. The role involves documenting data governance protocols, policies, and procedures while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and communication of governance practices.

ConsultingInformation TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the East Coast Logbook Project's core team and stakeholders from GARFO, SERO, SEFSC, and Atlantic HMS to document the formal data governance group, including its purpose, roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes

Engage with developers, legal counsel (Office of General Counsel), and other stakeholders to document policies and procedures; including but not limited to, the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) in relation to the East Coast Logbook Project

Develop and draft a Terms of Reference document for the governance group, outlining its purpose, roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes

Document a regular meeting cadence for the governance group to ensure continuous oversight and collaborative decision-making

Collaborate with project stakeholders, including technical staff and subject matter experts, to identify, document, and maintain data governance protocols, procedures, and standards for the new, shared data system

Ensure that all governance documentation aligns with Federal, Commerce, and NOAA data policies and strategies

Advise and support the project team in the implementation and adoption of the defined data governance protocols

Provide guidance on best practices for technical documentation and knowledge transfer

Prepare and present reports to the Project's Executive Sponsors and core team on the progress of governance formalization and implementation

Facilitate communication among the different regional offices to ensure a unified approach to data governance

Qualification

Data governanceDocumentation frameworksTechnical writingFederal data policiesCommunication skillsGovernance trainingGitHub experienceFisheries management knowledgeInterpersonal skillsProject management

Required

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as English, Communications, Computer Science, or Information Management, and equivalent practical experience in technical writing, data governance, or a related discipline

Four or more years of experience as a technical writer, ideally with experience in data governance, information management, or software development documentation

Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing documentation for data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures

Experience working with federal data policies, such as those from the Department of Commerce, NOAA, and specifically the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), is highly desirable

Strong written and oral communication skills, with experience preparing and presenting to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership, legal staff, and technical teams

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to obtain a security badge to enter a government facility