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Lead Data Governance Architect

Kapitus
Location
Arlington, VA
Posted
10 days ago
Department
Data
Salary
$117,800 to $189,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, or related data disciplines
  • Demonstrated success building, implementing, or significantly maturing enterprise Data Governance capabilities in a modern data environment
  • Experience developing stewardship programs, governance operating models, policies, standards, workflows, and governance forums
  • Expert-level experience with business glossary design, metadata management, data cataloging, data lineage, and governance operating processes
  • Demonstrated experience designing and enabling federated data stewardship models involving business owners, stewards, and technical custodians
  • Strong knowledge of Data Quality frameworks, business-rule definition, profiling, monitoring, issue management, root cause analysis, and remediation
Nice to have
  • Experience working in a regulated, risk-sensitive, or audit-focused environment
  • Atlan experience is preferred
  • Familiarity with DAMA DMBOK2 or similar Data Management frameworks
  • Solid understanding of modern data and analytics environments, including Snowflake, dbt, Tableau, Power BI, and Sigma
  • CDMP certification is preferred
What the job really is

The Lead Data Governance Architect at Kapitus will be responsible for designing and operationalizing the Enterprise Data Governance framework, ensuring that data is managed as a strategic asset. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to establish governance standards, oversee data stewardship, and enhance data quality practices, while also supporting compliance and regulatory requirements. The position requires a blend of strategic framework design and hands-on execution to promote accountability and transparency in data governance across the organization.

Benefits
  • Competitive Base Salary Range of $117,800 to $189,000
  • Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility – Up to 10% annually
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • 100% Company Paid Insurances
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond certain states
  • The role requires a balance between strategic design and hands-on execution, which may vary in day-to-day responsibilities
  • The posting emphasizes a strong preference for experience in regulated environments, which may limit candidates without such backgrounds
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