Data Governance, Senior Consultant

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Sterling
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public and commercial markets with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. We help clients address their toughest challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures with a focus on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that prepare our clients for future growth and success. The company has more than 10,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit: www.guidehouse.com.

Responsibilities
Our Data IT Strategy consultants help our clients improve business value through optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of their IT capabilities. This high performing group plays a critical role in multi-disciplinary strategy teams. We enable our clients to understand, plan for, and realize strategic opportunities presented by information technology through a collection of capabilities such as Enterprise IT Management, Mission Enablement, and IT Transformation.

Qualifications
Requirements:

• At least 5-7 years of work experience of relevant experience
• Minimum degree required: Bachelor's degree
• Strong understanding of the data lifecycle
• Hands-on experience with Data Governance activities:
  • Defining, implementing, and operating a data governance bodies, including typical data governance policies, processes, and standards
  • Creating data governance operating models and charters
  • Defining and implementing data governance key performance indicators
  • Operating data governance bodies
  • Working knowledge of data management industry best practices such as DAMA DMBOK, CMMI DMM, EDM Council DCAM
  • Ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups to get buy-in on, develop, and implement data management standards, policies, and best practices
  • Experience developing data governance policies and procedures
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Experience with project and program management best practices
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a teamNice to Have:
    • Data Management certification from an industry recognized standards organization
    • Relevant industry certifications demonstrating knowledge of metadata management, data governance, and data cataloging
    • Working knowledge of federal requirements impacting data, such as the Federal Data Strategy, and the Evidence Act
    • Active Secret Clearance or Top-Secret Clearance
    • Working knowledge of Collibra or similar platforms used for data governance and metadata management
    • Experience with agile delivery
      Additional Requirements
      The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.
      Due to our contractual requirements and federal orders, including an Executive Order from the White House and an emergency regulation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the position for which you are applying requires that you provide proof of your vaccination status. If you are unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons or because of a sincerely held religious belief, you may request an exemption from the vaccination requirement which shall be reviewed after the submission of requested documentation. If an accommodation is granted, the conditions may include weekly testing and masking. All Guidehouse employees also agree to follow any additional health and safety mitigation policies that may be required in the workplace.
      
      Disclaimer
      Disclaimer
      About GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
      Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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      Rewards and BenefitsGuidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
      Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive

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