Job Title: Data Governance Specialist
Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid; Remote is an option)
Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience
Education: Bachelor's degree required
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Specialist to support enterprise-wide data governance initiatives, data management strategies, and technology modernization projects within a large public sector environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing enterprise data governance frameworks, implementing data quality standards, conducting project readiness assessments, and supporting procurement strategies for technology modernization initiatives involving data collection and reporting systems.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement enterprise data governance frameworks, strategies, policies, standards, and procedures.
Establish data quality standards, governance controls, monitoring processes, and compliance measures.
Conduct project readiness assessments for data monitoring systems and enterprise technology implementations.
Evaluate existing data management processes, identify operational gaps, assess implementation risks, and recommend improvements.
Develop procurement strategies for technology modernization initiatives involving data collection and reporting systems.
Assist with RFP development, requirements gathering, procurement documentation, vendor evaluation, and solution assessments.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT leadership, data owners, data stewards, technical teams, and external consultants.
Ensure data governance practices align with information security requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.
Develop and maintain governance documentation, business processes, training materials, and implementation recommendations.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of data governance experience within the last 7 years, including enterprise data governance framework development and implementation.
Experience conducting project readiness assessments for data monitoring system implementations within California public sector agencies, law enforcement organizations, or military departments.
Experience developing procurement strategies for technology modernization initiatives involving data collection and reporting systems for U.S. state government entities.
Experience designing and implementing enterprise data strategies and governance frameworks for large state government organizations.
Strong knowledge of data governance policies, standards, procedures, data quality, security, and regulatory compliance.
Experience collaborating with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and technical teams.
Excellent analytical, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with state government technology procurement, vendor selection, and enterprise IT solution evaluation.
Certified Data Governance Professional (CDGP).
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).
Additional certifications in data governance, data management, or information technology.
Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Please submit your updated resume highlighting relevant data governance, government-sector readiness assessment, and technology procurement experience.
