Guidehouse

Data Stewardship & Governance Senior Consultant

Guidehouse$98K — $163K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active and maintained 'Secret' Federal or DoD security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Three or more years of experience in data governance, management, or stewardship
  • At least one year supporting federal government clients
  • Familiarity with data cataloging tools like Alation or Purview

Responsibilities

  • Shape data management and protection strategies across the agency
  • Coordinate with governance groups, including those focused on AI
  • Configure rules and standards in an enterprise data catalog
  • Design automated quality checks for data integrity
  • Integrate governance principles into data platforms
  • Collaborate with data stewards and technical teams to implement governance practices
  • Enhance the agency’s data culture and operational effectiveness

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Sick Time & Holidays
  • Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Personal Development Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Active Secret

What You Will Do:

In this Data Stewardship & Governance Senior Consultant role, you will help shape how data is managed and protected across the agency. You will coordinate with bureau-specific and domain-focused governance groups, including those working on AI, to build alignment and drive consistency. Your work will involve configuring rules and standards in an enterprise data catalog, designing the logic behind automated quality checks, and integrating governance directly into data platforms. You will partner with data stewards and technical teams to turn governance principles into real-world practices that improve how we use, share, and safeguard data every day. This is your chance to make a lasting impact, strengthen the client's data culture, and help the agency evolve and excel.

What You Will Need:
  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree
  • THREE (3) or more years of experience in data governance, data management, or data stewardship including at least ONE (1) or more years of experience supporting federal government clients
  • Experience using data cataloging tools and defining associated metadata and documentation standards, such as Alation, Purview, Unity Catalog or equivalent


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Data Management certification from an industry-recognized standards organization (e.g., DAMA CDMP, CIMP)
  • Working knowledge of federal requirements impacting data, such as the Federal Data Strategy, the Evidence Act, and the OPEN Government Data Act
  • Ability to lead data governance working groups and facilitate stakeholders across multiple organizational units
  • Experience configuring governance rules within a data catalog platform (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica)
  • Experience with agile methodologies for governance implementation
  • Strong change-management skills with a track record of iteratively maturing governance programs
  • Experience briefing senior government leadership and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
  • Work on an agile project team within a project management tool like Jira or Azure DevOps.
  • At least one demonstrated experience standing up or supporting formal governance bodies (e.g., committees, working groups, or advisory boards)


The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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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8,000 employees
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2018

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