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Lead Data Governance Architect

Arlington, VAFull-time2026-09-10 → 2026-10-16

Core

Architect and operationalize the Enterprise Data Governance framework to establish trusted, traceable, and managed data as a strategic asset, enabling data modernization, BI, analytics, and responsible AI.

Role type

Senior individual-contributor Lead Data Governance Architect

Builds

Enterprise governance operating model, stewardship playbooks, glossary, data quality frameworks, and lifecycle governance standards

Domain

Enterprise Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Regulatory Compliance

Required skills

Enterprise architecture, data stewardship model design, metadata and lineage management, data quality framework definition, data classification and retention policies, governance operating model design, stakeholder facilitation, policy translation to practice

Preferred skills

Experience with Atlan or similar data catalogs, knowledge of responsible AI governance, experience with data modernization initiatives

Technologies

Atlan

Responsibilities

Architect and operationalize the Enterprise Data Governance framework; Design and operationalize the enterprise data stewardship model; Lead the design and curation of the Enterprise Business Glossary in Atlan; Define and establish the enterprise Data Quality framework; Establish enterprise standards for data classification, retention, and lifecycle governance; Partner with technical teams to define governance standards for governed data and analytical assets

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC