OverviewThe primary purpose of this role is to drive adoption of enterprise-wide Data Governance procedures by partnering closely with Business Data Stewards across the organization. This role functions as a central hub, connecting to multiple business units to ensure alignment, standardization, and quality of enterprise data assets.
Responsibilities include building a normalized Enterprise Business Glossary, establishing a common business data taxonomy, guiding data stewards in developing data quality monitoring initiatives, coordinating resolution of enterprise data quality issues, and managing the organization's critical data asset and element repository aligned with industry-standard financial data models.
Key Responsibilities- Drive adoption of Data Governance procedures across business units.
- Partner with Business Data Stewards to ensure alignment with governance standards.
- Build and maintain a normalized Enterprise Business Glossary.
- Develop and maintain enterprise-level business data taxonomy.
- Guide stewards in establishing data quality monitoring projects.
- Track and coordinate remediation of enterprise-level data quality issues.
- Manage the repository of critical data assets and elements.
- Collaborate with Data Platform and Engineering teams to mature Data Governance tools and capabilities.
- Develop and maintain governance processes, standards, and best practices.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to support a successful governance program.
Required Skills- Data Governance
- Data Management
- Data Governance Platforms (Ataccama preferred)
- Data Quality
- Metadata Management
- Data Analysis
- Tableau
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Business Management required; Master's preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in Data Governance and Data Management.
- 5+ years of Data Stewardship experience, preferably within a banking or financial institution.
- Experience creating and maintaining governance processes, standards, and best practices.
- Proven success collaborating with internal stakeholders to run a governance program.
- Strong experience with Data Governance/Management platforms (Ataccama strongly preferred).
- Technical understanding that supports effective collaboration with data engineering/platform teams.
Experience Level: Expert
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of McLean, VA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $73.00/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 TypeThis is a hybrid position in McLean,VA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services 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.
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