Data Governance LeadThe
Data Governance Lead will step into a program with foundational architecture in place, and play an integral part in operationalizing and scaling across our global enterprise. Through cross-functional collaboration and strong communication skills, this position owns the data governance program, implementing policies and focusing on continuous improvement initiatives to support regulatory compliance, engineering data management, manufacturing traceability, and data-driven decision making.
In addition to a collaborative culture at a long-standing organization committed to continued growth, Astronics offers:
- Competitive base salary with quarterly bonus opportunities
- Hybrid role, work two days onsite in our East Aurora, NY office
- 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
- 401(k) with company contribution and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life benefits
- Week-long Christmas shutdown and paid holidays
What You'll Do - Own, operationalize, and continuously improve the enterprise data governance framework established through the organizational data governance strategy and roadmap
- Lead the knowledge transfer and transition from our Data Governance Strategy & Roadmap engagement, taking ownership of all deliverables including the operating model, policies, roadmap, use cases, and pilot results
- Manage data ownership, stewardship roles, and accountability models across business domains, consistent with the established Data Governance Operating Model
- Implement, apply, and mature data governance policies, standards, and procedures for data quality, metadata management, lineage, and master data management, building on the established governance framework
- Partner with finance, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure critical aerospace data (design data, configuration data, part traceability, etc.) is governed appropriately
- Support the implementation and operationalization of data governance tooling (data catalog, lineage, and data quality platforms) in alignment with established functional requirements and current ERP system implementation project architecture
- Serve as the data governance authority, ensuring PLM, D365, and MES data assets meet quality, lineage, and compliance standards required for automation, AI, and digital thread objectives
- Drive adoption of data governance principles across business domains and measure adherence using defined KPIs
- Implement data governance processes for managing regulated and sensitive data in alignment with enterprise compliance frameworks for ITAR, EAR, and related data security standards
- Lead initiatives to improve data quality, consistency, and accessibility across enterprise systems including PLM, ERP, MES, and analytics platforms
- Partner with IT functional leads to ensure data governance policies align with CMMC, SOX, ITAR/EAR, and enterprise compliance requirements
- Establish and monitor data governance KPIs and data quality metrics
What You'll Bring - Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Management, or equivalent work experience
- 7+ years of experience in data management, data governance, data architecture, or related disciplines
- Experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and operating models
- Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, metadata management, data quality, and master data management
- Familiarity with one or more data governance and catalog platforms (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Microsoft Purview, or similar)
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industries, including relevant knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements, is preferred
- Familiarity with aerospace or manufacturing environments and associated data systems (PLM, ERP, MES) is preferred
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills
Why You'll Enjoy Working Here: - Flexibility that works: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off + hybrid work week options
- Professional growth: Continuing education support, certifications, and exposure to data governance on a global scale
- A culture that values balance: Work with a high-performing, motivated team that also promotes positivity and collaboration
Compensation & Benefits: - Base salary: $130,000-160,000 annually, influenced by several factors including experience, skill set, education, certifications, market conditions, and business needs
- Generous Time Off: Starting with 120 hours of paid time off annually, plus 12 paid holidays per year
- Competitive rewards: Benefits start the first of the month after hire, quarterly bonus tied to company profitability, 401(k) with 3% company contribution, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid holidays (including a full Christmas week shutdown), and comprehensive health/vision/dental coverage
This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee's authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
Position RequirementsFull-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
This position is currently accepting applications. 
