You Are:

You are a Data Strategy & Governance Consultant who executes the design and operationalization of enterprise data governance frameworks. You thrive on the hands-on work of building stewardship processes, authoring data policies, and configuring governance tooling so that data is trusted, well-managed, and ready for analytics and AI. You partner closely with business and technology stakeholders and turn governance concepts into working reality.

The Work:

• Execute data governance design - support the design and operationalization of governance frameworks covering data ownership, stewardship, data quality standards, metadata management, and policy enforcement.
• Operationalize governance models - work with business and technology stakeholders to turn data strategy into actionable governance operating models that enable trusted data for analytics and AI.
• Support governance structures - help establish governance councils, define data classification and access policies, and document standards and processes.
• Configure governance tooling - implement and drive adoption of cataloging, lineage, and data quality tooling (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview).
• Support compliance alignment - ensure governance work aligns with regulatory and privacy requirements and contributes to master data management efforts.

Travel may be required for this role, varying from 0 to 80% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's What You Need

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data management, data governance, or a data strategy role
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience operationalizing data governance frameworks (stewardship, ownership, data quality, metadata management)
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with data cataloging or lineage tooling (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working within or supporting regulatory and privacy compliance requirements
• Minimum of 1 year of experience serving utilities clients (electric, gas, or water) or in a utilities finance, controllership, or regulatory function.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate's Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience

Bonus Points If

• You have a Master's degree in a relevant field
• You have exposure to master data management and stakeholder management
• You have relevant data governance or data platform certifications

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 08/25/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $70,350 to $205,800
Cleveland $59,100 to $164,600
Colorado $63,800 to $177,800
District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300
Illinois $59,100 to $177,800
Maine $54,400 to $151,400
Maryland $63,800 to $177,800
Massachusetts $63,800 to $189,300
Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800
New York $66,300 to $205,800
New Jersey $68,000 to $205,800
Virginia $59,100 to $189,300
Washington $80,200 to $189,300