Senior Data Governance Specialist

Company: Red Arch Solutions
Location: Reston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Red Arch Solutions is a proven and effective small business IT integrator and consultant, recognized as a leading IT provider to the Federal Government, primarily focused within the Intelligence Community. We provide our customers with state-of-the-art tactical and strategic intelligence, systems, and software engineering solutions, solving some of the most pressing and unique intelligence community challenges related to national security. Our employees are exceptionally skilled professionals. We recruit individuals who are dedicated to collecting, analyzing, and disseminating critical information to national leaders. Our engineers design, develop, and deploy mission critical solutions to support our war fighters. We are also an official AWS Partner and are pleased to now offer Cloud Solutions Architecture and Engineering using Amazon Web Services. Position Overview: The Data Governance Specialist will serve as a senior subject-matter expert on the Data Onboarding / Management Team, supporting the Client’s Zero Trust (ZT) Data Environment initiative. This individual will lead the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, policies, and standards that underpin the Client’s data-onboarding efforts. Working closely with data stewards, the ZT Core Services team, and cross-functional stakeholders, the Data Governance Specialist ensures that datasets are identified, characterized, and registered in accordance with established governance standards and the Client’s Zero Trust data strategy. This role requires a rare combination of policy acumen, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate complex governance requirements into practical, actionable guidance for data owners and stewards. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and documentation of data governance policies, standards, and procedures that support the Client’s Zero Trust data onboarding process from dataset identification through ingestion into the ZT Core Services environment Collaborate with the ZT Core Services team and data governance stakeholders to define, refine, and socialize the data onboarding framework, ensuring alignment with enterprise ZT policy and data strategy Serve as the primary point of contact for data stewards navigating the dataset registration process; provide expert guidance on dataset characterization, metadata requirements, and governance compliance Develop and deliver stakeholder engagement materials, including briefings, reference guides, and training content to help data stewards understand the purpose, process, and requirements of data onboarding under the ZT initiative (the 5 Ws framework) Facilitate working sessions and meetings with data resource teams to gather input, address questions, and build buy-in for governance standards and onboarding procedures Support the development of reporting requirements for ZT service adoption metrics; contribute governance-related inputs to the program’s reporting capability Coordinate with the Program Manager and technical team members to ensure governance requirements are reflected in all onboarding deliverables and documentation Identify gaps or inconsistencies in existing data governance practices and recommend improvements to strengthen the Client’s data stewardship posture Maintain all governance documentation, SOPs, and work products in GitLab in accordance with the ZT Program’s standards Support monthly status briefs and quarterly PMRs as a subject matter contributor Required Qualifications: Minimum 20 years of experience in data governance, policy development, compliance, or a closely related field within a defense, intelligence community, or federal government context Demonstrated experience developing and implementing governance frameworks, policies, or compliance programs at an organizational or enterprise level Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills; proven ability to build consensus across diverse teams and organizational boundaries Experience translating complex policy or regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for non-specialist audiences Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience authoring policy documents, SOPs, briefings, and strategy papers for senior audiences Ability to work effectively in a classified environment with limited oversight and adapt quickly to evolving program requirements Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph Preferred Qualifications: Direct experience supporting Zero Trust architecture, data management, or enterprise data governance initiatives within the Intelligence Community or DoD Familiarity with data registration, metadata management, or data stewardship processes in a government or classified environment Experience standing up new governance programs, compliance frameworks, or oversight structures within a large organization Background in research, science & technology, or analytic programs with a strong policy or compliance dimension Experience working with or advising senior executives on organizational strategy, data policy, or change management initiatives Familiarity with GitLab or similar tools for documentation management and version control Knowledge of Zero Trust principles as they apply to data access, classification, and stewardship Core Competencies: Policy and governance acumen: deep understanding of how to develop, implement, and sustain governance frameworks in complex organizational environments Stakeholder influence: ability to engage, educate, and align diverse stakeholders at all levels around governance standards and data stewardship practices Communication and documentation: ability to produce clear, authoritative written products and deliver compelling briefings to senior decision makers Strategic thinking: capacity to see the big picture of the ZT data initiative and connect governance work to mission outcomes Adaptability and initiative: comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and proactively identifying what needs to be done The Red Arch Solutions pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data. Red Arch Solutions Benefits Snapshot: 100% paid employee healthcare premiums. CareFirst Advantage Best in Class Benefits. HaloScripts Concierge prescription medication service Generous PTO. 10 % 401K 6% match vested day one and up to 4% profit sharing contribution. Annualized bonus compensation. Spot bonuses for hard work. Tuition reimbursement. 529 College Saving Plan. College Loan Pay Back Program. 11 Paid Federal Holidays Generous Referral Bonuses. Red Arch Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Have more questions about Red Arch? Email us at Careers@RedArchSolutions.com

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