Senior Data Governance Specialist
mydeals groupWashington (DC)
About the role
Set the rules for how a federal agency handles its data — who may use it, how its quality is checked, and where each number came from — so the agency can stand behind everything it reports.
What we look for:
CDMP or DGSP certification
Microsoft Purview or equivalent
Federal data strategy familiarity (e.g., DoD VAULTIS)
Federated / domain-oriented governance
These roles support federal programs and require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance (Tier 3 background investigation); an active clearance is preferred. Many roles are on-site in the Washington, DC metro or other program locations. We are proud to be a veteran-friendly employer and prioritize qualified veteran candidates — the certification and experience bar always governs.
Most federal roles are staffed contingent on contract award. A signed commitment letter names you to a specific opportunity — it binds neither of us to employment unless we win. We name only candidates who are genuinely committed, because named key personnel cannot be substituted without the Government's approval.
CDMP or DGSP certification; Microsoft Purview or equivalent; Federal data strategy familiarity (e.g., DoD VAULTIS); Federated / domain-oriented governance
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