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Data Governance Lead

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Hiring Remotely in Washington, DC
130K-216K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Washington, DC
130K-216K Annually
Senior level
The Data Governance Lead will design and implement data governance capabilities, manage client engagements, and ensure data quality and compliance while mentoring team members.
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Job Family:

Technology Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

The Data Governance Lead supports GH engagements by designing and delivering enterprise‑level data governance capabilities. This role partners with clients and technical teams to ensure data is well‑governed, trusted, and ready to support analytics, AI, and operational platforms.

  • Lead data governance strategy, frameworks, and operating models across client engagements

  • Own governance domains including data quality, metadata, lineage, stewardship, and lifecycle management

  • Guide implementation and adoption of data catalogs and governance tooling

  • Partner with data engineering, analytics, and AI teams to embed governance into technical solutions

  • Support data privacy, compliance, and risk management requirements

  • Manage governance workstreams, deliverables, and client stakeholders

  • Contribute to proposals, solution shaping, and practice knowledge sharing

  • Mentor junior team members and support internal governance communities of practice

What You Will Need:

  • US Citizenship is required

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “PUBLIC TRUST

  • Bachelor's Degree is required

  • Minimum SEVEN (7) years' experience in data governance, data management, analytics, or related consulting roles

  • Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise data governance programs

  • Strong understanding of governance concepts (data quality, metadata, lineage, stewardship)

  • Experience working with modern data platforms and cloud environments

  • Strong client‑facing communication and stakeholder management skills

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience supporting AI, analytics, ERP modernization, or large data transformation programs

  • Familiarity with data catalog and metadata management tools

  • Experience in regulated industries (public sector, healthcare, financial services)

  • Prior consulting experience

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse 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 Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [email protected].  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [email protected]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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