Guidehouse

Data Governance & Data Catalog Lead

Guidehouse$113K — $188K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree obtained.
  • 7+ years of relevant experience with progressive responsibility in data governance.
  • Experience leading client workstreams from planning to execution.
  • Hands-on skills in configuring and implementing Collibra Data Catalog.
  • Ability to shape governance roadmaps and operating models.
  • Client-facing experience in delivering consulting work, including workshops and documentation.
  • Knowledge of AI governance concepts and responsible AI practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead governance workstreams and delivery teams for data/AI governance programs.
  • Manage client relationships and facilitate executive discussions.
  • Implement and support Collibra Data Catalog instances.
  • Design operational governance models and decision pathways.
  • Establish AI governance and responsible guardrails for compliance.
  • Translate governance needs into scalable enablement tools and documentation.
  • Support business growth through proposal development and creation of reusable assets.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

  • Lead governance workstreams and small delivery teams to design and implement data/AI governance programs that are actionable and sustainable.

  • Own client relationships for your workstream by setting expectations, facilitating executive discussions, and driving alignment across business, IT, privacy, security, and legal stakeholders.

  • Advise, present solution and governance alternatives analysis, implement, and operate new Collibra Data Catalog instance.

  • Perform hands-on Collibra Data Catalog implementation support, to include leading prioritization of high-value features and work management scoping.

  • Design and operationalize governance operating models including council structures, data stewardship models, decision escalation paths, and integrated controls across data, analytics, and AI.

  • Define implementation roadmaps that connect strategy to execution, including sequencing, dependency management, change management, and measurable adoption outcomes.

  • Establish AI governance and responsible AI guardrails such as model and use case inventory, risk management workflow, review boards, documentation standards, third-party oversight, and ongoing compliance reporting.

  • Institute tactical and functional data governance operations and controls that assist in operationalizing program and product-level governance.

  • Translate governance needs into scalable enablement including templates, playbooks, training, and communications that improve adoption and reduce operational friction.

  • Contribute to growth and pursuits by supporting proposal development, scoping, staffing plans, and the creation of reusable assets and accelerators.

  • Ability to travel as needed based on client and project needs


What You Will Need:

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “PUBLIC TRUST”.

  • Bachelor’s degree obtained.

  • SEVEN (7) or more years of relevant experience with progressive responsibility, including workstream leadership and oversight of junior staff.

  • Experience leading client workstreams end-to-end, including planning, facilitation, issue resolution, and executive communications.

  • Experience to configure, architect, advise, and perform hands-on implementation of Collibra Data Catalog platform.

  • Experience shaping roadmaps and operating models that connect governance to delivery, adoption, and measurable outcomes.

  • Experience delivering consulting or client-facing work, including workshops, written deliverables, and stakeholder management.

  • Experience with AI governance concepts such as model risk considerations, transparency and documentation, monitoring, and responsible AI practices.

  • Ability to travel as needed based on client and project needs

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience supporting governance programs in public sector, transportation, and/or other regulated environments.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of data governance fundamentals, such as data stewardship, data lifecycle, metadata, data quality, privacy, and access controls.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics in clear, practical language and produce polished client-ready outputs.

  • Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality work products in a fast-paced environment.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Information Systems, Public Policy, Business, Data/Computer Science, Engineering, or similar).

  • Hands-on experience with additional governance and privacy tooling such as Microsoft Purview, Alation, Informatica, OneTrust, Immuta, Datadog, or similar platforms.

  • Experience connecting Collibra with other platforms, to include Databricks (Unity Catalog), and onboarding new data assets to the data catalog and metadata ecosystem.

  • Experience designing or facilitating AI literacy, adoption, and change management efforts, including training plans and communications.

  • Familiarity with modern data platforms and delivery patterns such as Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, lakehouse architectures, and data products.

  • Certifications in areas pertaining to data governance, privacy, security, cloud, or analytics.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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