Data Governance Subject Matter Expert

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Data Governance Subject Matter Expert in Virginia (USA).

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Governance Subject Matter Expert (SME) to guide and shape data governance strategy within a regulated environment. In this role, you will assess the current state of data practices, design governance frameworks, and drive the implementation of standards that ensure data is well-classified, auditable, and compliant with external regulations. You will bridge business, regulatory, and technical teams, serving as a trusted advisor to leadership while advancing enterprise data governance capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to have a direct impact on data integrity, compliance readiness, and organizational decision-making in a high-stakes environment.

Accountabilities

·         Lead a comprehensive assessment of current data governance practices, identifying gaps and opportunities.

·         Develop and implement policies covering data quality, retention, privacy, classification, and access control.

·         Define data stewardship roles, responsibilities, and operational models across the organization.

·         Establish metadata standards and support the development of data catalogs.

·         Align governance frameworks with external regulatory requirements (such as SOX and SEC oversight).

·         Support the validation of governance use cases and prototypes to ensure feasibility and business value.

·         Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure governance initiatives are practical, scalable, and sustainable.

·         US Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

·         8+ years of experience in data governance, preferably in financial, audit, or other compliance-driven environments.

·         Strong track record developing and deploying enterprise data governance programs.

·         Proficiency in metadata management tools, practices, and governance frameworks.

·         Ability to interpret and align business, technical, and regulatory perspectives.

·         Certification such as DAMA CDMP or equivalent (strongly preferred).

·         Bonus: Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit requirements, FedRAMP/FISMA controls, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

·         Competitive salary package.

·         Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.

·         401(k) plan with employer match.

·         Up to 27 days of paid time off annually (including your birthday).

·         Parental leave, wellness programs, and flexible spending accounts.

·         Remote work opportunities and flexible scheduling.

·         Paid training, certifications, and ongoing professional development support.

·         A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture that values diversity and growth.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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