Senior IT Governance Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop, sustain, and enforce a recognized IT governance framework that aligns technology initiatives with business objectives.

• Ensure adherence to regulations and manage IT-related risks effectively.

• Serve as a liaison between IT operations and executive leadership.

• Spearhead the enhancement and alignment of IT governance structures, offering expert insights on strategy, process design, and regulatory documentation.

• Oversee assessments to pinpoint areas for improvement, streamline cross-border operations, and integrate change management practices.

• Provide solutions for compliance and records management, facilitate decision-making forums, and empower teams through training and knowledge transfer initiatives.

• Support the transformation and operationalization of IT Governance.

• Collaborate with the IT Governance Team to refine and enhance the IT Governance Board (ITGB) strategy, processes, and activities.

• Update and integrate Change Request (CR) processes and procedures with the broader IT Governance framework.

• Assist in redesigning the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and implement automation solutions.

• Revitalize DMCC processes in alignment with new IT governance initiatives.

• Aid the agency in identifying AI use cases and supervising the development of AI packages.

• Explore emerging archetypes for AI use cases and establish procedures in line with agency policies to evaluate compliance with strategic goals.

• Coordinate architecture, strategic assessments, and project activities in accordance with the IT Governance Boards.

• Monitor, review, and interpret various laws, regulations, and policies that affect the agency.

• Identify requirements and revise Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) as needed; establish and implement procedures to ensure ongoing MOU compliance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of information technology along with ten (10) years of professional IT experience.

• Eligible candidates include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and individuals with H1B visas.

• Must successfully complete, pass, and maintain a public trust investigation.

• High level of proficiency in understanding and applying industry-standard and best practice theories, principles, practices, and methodologies related to data governance and data management.

• Exceptional analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Over 10 years of experience in data governance, data analysis, and data management, preferably within a large enterprise setting.

• Experience in practicing or facilitating stewardship in data governance and data management technical platforms related to data cataloging, business glossary development, lineage, and other relationship properties, stewardship engagement, and metadata enrichment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information and manage stakeholders effectively.

• Excellent collaboration and communication capabilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.

• Optional benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident coverage).

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.

• Retirement 401K plan.

• Flexible work-life balance.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Programs for performance and recognition.