Core4ce · 17 hours ago
Data Governance Specialist
Core4ce is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to support development and execution of data governance frameworks for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Data Governance program. The ideal candidate will define stewardship models, data quality rules, and governance processes, working closely with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure governance practices are effectively implemented and sustained.
Information Services
Responsibilities
Lead development and refinement of the data governance framework, including policies, standards, and operating procedures
Define and document data stewardship roles, responsibilities, and workflows
Establish and maintain data quality rules, metrics, and validation criteria
Analyze and manage data exceptions, gaps, and conflicts identified during inventory and automation activities
Support governance-related decision logs, evidence, and provenance documentation
Collaborate with: Chief Architect on standards, canonical models, and governance alignment, Data Engineer on data quality validation and remediation workflows, and Integration / Software Engineer on governance enablement within tools and workflows
Support governance reporting and milestone deliverables
Participate in stakeholder working sessions, reviews, and milestone readiness activities
This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or metadata programs supporting Federal IT environments
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or DoD Secret clearance
Demonstrated experience defining and implementing data stewardship, ownership, and accountability models
Strong understanding of data quality concepts, including completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
Experience working with enterprise data inventories, catalogs, or metadata repositories
Ability to operate in secure, RMF-governed environments
Experience supporting Agile or hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery models
Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred
Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs
Defense Health Agency (DHA) or health IT experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting enterprise data governance frameworks or operating models
Familiarity with fixed-price, milestone-based Federal contracts
Experience operating within ISO 9001 / ISO 20000 / ISO 27001 process environments
Benefits
401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
Company
Core4ce
Core4ce is a mission-oriented company that serves as a trusted partner to the national security community.
Funding
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