Data Governance Lead

Project Overview

This role will lead and scale an enterprise-wide Data Governance function for a top private energy organization in the U.S. The Data Governance Lead will play a critical role in strengthening how data is managed, trusted, and used across the business. This is a highly visible initiative driven by the organization's continued investment in data, analytics, and AI readiness.
The team is approximately a year and a half into a major data transformation and has identified gaps in data governance, cataloging, and data quality. This role will directly address those gaps by establishing governance standards, enabling business-led data ownership, and ensuring data is accessible, secure, and reliable. The work will have a direct impact on decision-making, regulatory alignment, and enterprise analytics initiatives.
This opportunity is ideal for a senior data governance professional who can balance strategic vision with hands-on execution and who is comfortable influencing both business and technology stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise Data Governance practice, owning the governance framework and ensuring consistent execution across the organization
• Drive adoption of data ownership and stewardship models, establishing clear accountability at the data domain level
• Oversee data cataloging initiatives to improve discoverability, certification, and effective use of data assets and data products
• Establish and scale Data Quality Management practices, including defining critical data elements, quality rules, monitoring, and issue resolution
• Partner with Security, Legal, Compliance, and Records Management teams to ensure data protection through classification and retention policies
• Align governance priorities with business and technology initiatives, including analytics modernization and AI readiness
• Lead governance forums and working groups to support decision-making, resolve issues, and drive policy adoption
• Enable a data marketplace approach, ensuring trusted data is accessible to the right users at the right time
• Develop and deliver data literacy training for Data Owners, Data Stewards, and end users
• Lead, mentor, and develop data governance team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics/Data Science, or a related business discipline
• Proven experience in data governance, data management, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with data cataloging and data quality management
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate across business and technology teams
• Solid understanding of data governance principles, including policies, cataloging, and data quality frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related technical or business field
• Certification in data governance, data quality, or data management
• Experience leading or contributing to an enterprise data governance program
• Hands-on experience with data catalog tools such as data.world, Collibra, or Atlan
• Familiarity with Microsoft technologies including Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI
• Background in regulated or data-intensive industries such as energy or financial services
• Experience with data classification, retention, and compliance frameworks

Key Skills

• Data Governance Leadership
• Data Cataloging
• Data Quality Management
• Microsoft Azure / Fabric / Power BI
• Business Influence and Stakeholder Engagement

Work Environment

• On-site role
• One position located in Omaha, NE
• One position located in Irving, TX
• Contract opportunity (12 months). Potential for full-time employment at contract completion.

Why This Role Matters

This role is a top priority initiative for the organization and will directly influence how data is governed, trusted, and leveraged across the enterprise. The Data Governance Lead will help unlock the full value of data, support future AI initiatives, and establish sustainable governance practices that drive measurable business outcomes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.
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We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.