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Senior Data Governance Consultant ( Data Governance Analysis)

Full-time | 12-Month Consulting Engagement | State Agency Project

Position Overview:

XOFTSYSTEMS is seeking a highly skilled and certified Senior Data Governance Consultant to lead the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive data governance framework for the State Agency.
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The consultant will assess current data management practices, develop governance policies and standards, ensure data integrity and compliance, and work collaboratively across IT, legal, and business units. This is a high-visibility engagement focused on data quality, compliance, transparency, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Governance Framework Development

  • Assess current data governance maturity and practices.
  • Design, document, and implement a comprehensive Data Governance Framework aligned with the State Agency’s enterprise objectives.
  • Develop and formalize policies and procedures covering data quality, privacy, security, classification, and retention.
  • Establish roles, responsibilities, and accountability for data ownership and stewardship.
  • Draft key governance deliverables including:
    • Data Governance Charter
    • Policy and Procedures Manual
    • Data Governance Roadmap

4. Technical Analysis and Tool Integration

  • Utilize tools such as SQL, Python, R, ODBC, and ETL frameworks for data profiling and transformation.
  • Work with architecture teams to integrate governance tools within the State Agency’s existing systems (e.g., Snowflake).
  • Support data architecture modernization and data-driven decision-making.

2. Data Quality and Metadata Management

  • Assess current data governance maturity and practices.
  • Design, document, and implement a comprehensive Data Governance Framework aligned with the State Agency’s enterprise objectives.
  • Develop and formalize policies and procedures covering data quality, privacy, security, classification, and retention.
  • Establish roles, responsibilities, and accountability for data ownership and stewardship.
  • Draft key governance deliverables including:
    • Data Governance Charter
    • Policy and Procedures Manual
    • Data Governance Roadmap

5. Documentation and Reporting

  • Create detailed documentation for all governance processes, procedures, and standards.
  • Prepare deliverables in Microsoft Office 2019+ (Word, Excel, Visio, Project).
  • Manage tasks and milestones through Task Expectation Documents (TED) and Task Acceptance Documents (TAD).
  • Provide periodic progress reports in the State Agency’s defined project reporting templates.

3. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Serve as liaison between IT, Legal, and Business teams.
  • Conduct workshops and training sessions for data owners and business stewards.
  • Develop a Stakeholder Engagement Plan and Continuous Improvement Plan.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and key findings via regular reports and presentations to the State Agency’s leadership.

Required Certifications & Experience

Preferred Education & Attributes

Certifications (at least one required):
  • DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
  • Certified Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP) – ICCP
  • Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) – ISACA
  • Applied Data Governance Practitioner (ADGP) – Dataversity
  • Information Governance Professional (IGP) – ARMA
  • Data Governance (ISO/IEC 38505) Foundation – ITCERTS Canada
  • Atlan University Data Governance Certification
Core Experience:
  • 5+ years (within last 10 years) leading data governance initiatives at the enterprise level.
  • 5+ years' experience developing and enforcing data standards, stewardship models, and policies.
  • Strong background in metadata management, data quality, and data lineage documentation.
  • Proven ability to conduct data maturity assessments and design data governance roadmaps.
  • Expertise in data compliance and privacy standards (e.g., CCPA, GDPR).
  • Experience with data cataloging and data orchestration tools (e.g., Snowflake, Alation, Collibra, Informatica).
  • Skilled in SQL, Python, R, and ETL processes for data manipulation and analysis.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications — Excel, Visio, Teams, Word, SharePoint.
  • Bachelor's or master’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Desired Attributes:
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into actionable data governance strategies.
  • Experience working with government or regulatory agencies preferred.
  • Proven success in delivering enterprise data management initiatives on time and within budget.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining collaboration across departments.
🔒 Security & Compliance
  • Must pass a fingerprint-based background check.
  • Must adhere to the State Agency’s confidentiality and security requirements.
All deliverables must meet State of California IT and data security standards.
💻 Work Setup
  • Primary location: Sacramento, CA (some remote work permitted).
  • Must be available for on-camera Microsoft Teams interviews and status meetings.
  • No travel reimbursement will be provided.

Deliverables:

📘Data Governance Framework and Charter
📘Data Policies, Standards, and Procedures
📘Metadata Repository / Data Dictionary
📘Data Lineage Documentation
📘Data Governance Roadmap and Continuous Improvement Plan
📘Training and Knowledge Transfer Sessions

📩 How to Apply

Submit your application using the form below.

Have issues with the form? Email your resume to: hr@xoftsystems.com

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