Data Governance Specialist - Washington

Job summary

Koniag Professional Services is seeking an experienced Data Governance Specialist to support our client, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in developing a secure, scalable, and integrated Human Capital Management solution built on PeopleSoft or other identified technologies that consolidates core HR functions into a unified enterprise platform.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures aligned with federal requirements.
• Support the development of data sharing agreements, Interconnection Security Agreements (ISAs), and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) to facilitate secure and compliant data exchange across agencies and departments.
• Lead stakeholder collaboration to define governance needs, facilitate government engagement meetings, and deliver training and awareness programs.
• Establish and maintain data quality standards, monitor data integrity, and drive continuous improvement through remediation planning.
• Design and manage metadata strategies including data cataloging systems, business glossaries, data dictionaries, and repositories to enhance discoverability and understanding.
• Implement data lineage tracking and documentation to support transparency and auditability.
• Coordinate with security teams to ensure data classification and handling align with federal security mandates.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations such as FISMA, Privacy Act, FERPA, and agency-specific directives.
• Provide guidance on data lifecycle management, including retention, archiving, and disposal practices.
• Create metrics and reporting mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of data governance programs.

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