Data Governance and Standards Specialist

Job Number: R0232865

Data Governance and Standards Specialist
The Opportunity:

As a Data Governance and Standards Specialist, you understand that to drive insights with data, organizations need data and processes to be well-governed. With the abundance of structured and unstructured data, you understand the challenges of enabling organizations to leverage complex datasets while protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data. As a Data Governance and Standards Specialist at Booz Allen, you can use your skills and experience to support a mission and use data for good. We need a Data Governance and Standards Specialist like you to bring your knowledge to empower meaningful use of complex high-throughput data for public health betterment.

As a client-facing data analyst on our Health team, you'll work closely with your clients to understand their questions and needs and then leverage your keen understanding of data governance principles and data standards to accelerate and enable their data projects. Not only will you provide a deep understanding of their data, but you'll also advise your client on what the information means and how it can be used to make an impact on the our client's overall public health mission. This position is located in Atlanta, GA or Washington DC.

How You'll Contribute:

As a Data Governance and Standards Specialist on our team, you'll:

• Develop and implement data standards to ensure data integrity and compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and translate them into data policies
• Analyze data and business processes to identify gaps and inconsistencies in data standards and policies
• Monitor compliance with data standards and policies and report on performance
• Utilize project management skills to support documentation needs, run collaboration meetings, ensure action items are tracked, and translate feedback into written policy and implementation plans

Work with us to help drive large-scale business and process decisions through data insights.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in IT project delivery or project management
• Experience with data governance principles, data privacy, and data protection
• Experience with data sharing agreements and records management
• Knowledge of regulations, requirements, and guidance associated with public health data standards
• Ability to translate complex topics into actionable requirements
• Ability to quickly grasp and implement new concepts, frameworks, and technologies
• Ability to efficiently and effectively prioritize and plan workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience drafting or providing input on the development of organizational policies and SOPs related to data and data governance
• Experience with data transmission standards, including HL7 and FHIR, ensuring effective data exchange
• Experience with the CDC's data modernization initiative
• Experience with CDC data policies and standards inclusive of data authority, interoperability, and modernization
• Knowledge of coordinating with constraints that state and local health departments are under regarding data collection and data sharing
• Knowledge of data management best practices, including those published by the Data Management Association (DAMA) or Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)
• Possession of excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Possession of excellent communication and presentation skills
• Professional Certifications in Privacy , Risk, or Governance, such as CIPP-US, DAMA CDMP Associate or Practitioner Level, or GRCP Certification

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.