Data Governance Specialist

Data Governance Specialist We are seeking a Data Governance Specialist to support enterprise data management efforts for a leading organization in Washington, DC. This role will focus on developing and implementing data governance policies, managing metadata and data lineage, and partnering with business units to define data stewardship practices. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with tools like Collibra, Informatica, or Alation and a strong understanding of data quality, compliance, and governance frameworks. This position requires strong collaboration, technical acumen, and the ability to drive data governance initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures Maintain and manage metadata repositories, ensuring consistent documentation of data assets and definitions Establish and track data lineage from source systems to downstream consumers for compliance and impact analysis Collaborate with data stewards and business units to define roles, responsibilities, and data ownership Leverage governance tools such as Informatica, Collibra, or Alation to support enterprise data initiatives Train and support business stakeholders on governance processes and metadata tool usage Monitor key data governance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance governance practices Apply expertise in SQL and data modeling to support data quality and integrity efforts