SAIC · 8 hours ago
Data Governance Analyst
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
9+ years expSAIC is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to enhance the data management and governance capabilities of the Data Analytics and Assessment team within the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology at the Department of State. The role involves ensuring quality, security, and compliance of organizational data assets while collaborating with various teams to improve data governance practices and processes.
SoftwareInformation TechnologySecurityService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate directly with customers and IT teams to maintain and enhance data catalog tools and systems
Provide guidance and support to users on data catalog, metadata repositories, and data dictionary usage and best practices
Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to data management processes and workflows
Support implementation and maturation of DT’s enterprise data governance framework aligned to the Federal Data Strategy, Evidence Act, OMB guidance, and State Department policies
Networks and liaises across security, business, and technical staff to ensure secure, business-appropriate approaches to data governance and data architecture, including identifying authoritative data sources and documenting data flows
Ensure data governance practices align with cybersecurity (FISMA), privacy (PII), records management, and information security requirements
Maintains current knowledge of industry trends and best practices in data cataloging and data management
Develop governance performance metrics and reporting dashboards for DT leadership
Draft policies, SOPs, governance playbooks, and implementation guidance
Provide training and outreach to bureaus and overseas posts regarding data stewardship roles and responsibilities
Collaborate with cloud modernization, data analytics, and enterprise architecture teams to embed governance into new system implementation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Information Systems, Public Administration, Business, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field; may accept additional equivalent experience in lieu of degree
9 years of experience in data management or data governance roles
Experience supporting the development and implementation of data governance policies, standards, and procedures
Familiarity with data quality management, metadata management, and data stewardship practices
Experience collaborating with stakeholders to support data governance initiatives
Understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and data lifecycle management
Knowledge of federal data protection regulations, compliance requirements, and federal data policy frameworks (Federal Data Strategy, Evidence Act, OMB M-19-23 and related memoranda)
Proficiency with data governance tools and platforms (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation)
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to translate business requirements into actionable data governance solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing documentation, reports, and presentations
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain a top secret clearance. Must obtain interim secret/top secret clearance prior to starting work
Preferred
Prior government experience
Demonstrable experience leading teams and building collaborative projects
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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