Senior Data Steward, Policy Manager

Role Overview

• Develop, implement, and maintain organization-wide data stewardship policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent management, protection, and use of data assets.
• Lead data governance initiatives, including data quality management, metadata management, master data management, and data lifecycle processes.
• Ensure organizational compliance with relevant federal, state, and agency data management regulations and best practices, including security and privacy frameworks (e.g., FISMA, HIPAA, CUI).
• Oversee regular data audits, quality assessments, and risk analyses to identify, address, and document potential vulnerabilities or areas for improvement.
• Develop and deliver training, guidance, and communications on data stewardship policies and best practices to stakeholders and staff.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish data stewardship performance metrics and reporting mechanisms.
• Review and provide feedback on changes in data-related laws, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring organizational policies remain current and relevant.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership regarding the status of data stewardship compliance, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4 years of demonstrated experience providing data integration support in the form of data governance, data architecture, data warehousing, data quality management, metadata management, data operations management, and data discovery.
• 4 years demonstrated experience leading a team and managing work tasks of subordinates conducting intelligence planning, collection, processing, analysis, or dissemination.
• Demonstrated experience in foreign disclosure, intelligence dissemination, or demonstrated ability to deliver professional briefings and presentations to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and maintain documentation such as SOPs and ability to produce reports incorporating text and graphics to convey complex concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with small groups on data and information requirements and coordination tasks.
• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with ability to obtain CI polygraph.
• Ability to obtain DoDD 8140.01 (formerly DoDD 8570.01-M) certification / IT Level II within 30 Calendar days of indoctrination at HQ INSCOM.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter).
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided).
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year.
• Paid Time Off.