Overview
Skills
Job Details
Job Title: Sr. Data Governance Specialist
Location: Nashville, TN | Orlando, FL | Austin, TX (Onsite only, No remote option)
Duration: Long Term Contract
Pay Rate: $73/hr on C2C or 1099
No Third Party
Governance Operations:
Implement data governance frameworks aligned with business goals and compliance requirements.
Lead governance processes and coordinate stakeholder sessions.
Define and monitor data quality (DQ) rules and ensure compliance.
Develop policies, processes, and documentation for governance programs.
Data Catalog & Metadata Management:
Maintain the enterprise data catalog with accurate documentation.
Support metadata curation, glossary updates, and catalog usability.
Drive adoption of catalog and improve stakeholder engagement.
Self-Service & Data Literacy:
Promote self-service analytics and improve data literacy.
Conduct training sessions, workshops, and user support for governance tools.
Tooling Support:
Provide operational support for governance/metadata tools.
Help with tool adoption, onboarding, and process improvements.
Research and recommend new tools for governance needs.
Collaboration:
Partner with data stewards, owners, analysts, and IT teams.
Communicate governance priorities and updates clearly.
Support leadership in executing governance strategies and initiatives.
Education & Experience
Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, Business, or related field (Required)
Master s degree (Preferred)
5+ years experience in data management & governance (Required)
3+ years implementing data governance in a business environment (Required)
Equivalent experience will be considered
Preferred Certifications
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)