Data Strategy and Governance Lead

accenturefederalservices

Chantilly, VA · Chantilly · United States

Posted Apr 16, 2026

Other
Hybrid
57635797 - AFS Enterprise Data Solutions

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

We are seeking a seasoned Data Strategy and Governance Lead to work with a government organization to establish a modern, secure, and effective data management framework. The ideal candidate will be an expert in data policy, strategy, and governance, with a proven track record of guiding organizations from on-premise data environments to secure hybrid-cloud models.

This role is a strategic advisory position focused on developing the policies, strategies, and governance plans necessary to manage the organization's data as a strategic asset. The ability to generate detailed data, architecture, and technical design artifacts is essential to enable engineering changes of the candidate’s identified strategy.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance framework, including policies for data quality, stewardship, security, and lifecycle management.
Create a long-term data strategy that aligns with the organization's mission, with a special focus on the transition to a secure hybrid-cloud environment.
Embed a "zero-trust" security model into all data policies and strategies to ensure the highest level of security.
Design and implement a data governance model that defines clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability for data assets across the organization.
Lead exercises to create a complete inventory of the organization's data assets to identify what data exists and where it is located.
Conduct a thorough analysis of current access policies and management systems, identifying inconsistencies and areas for improvement.
Define the target "to-be" state for data management, outlining how data will be stored, accessed, and governed in a modernized environment.
Develop a strategic roadmap with clear milestones to guide the organization's transition to its desired future state for data management.
Create logical and physical data models to visualize how data is being created, collected, stored, and accessed.

Qualifications

6 years of experience in data management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role focused on data strategy, governance, and policy.
Proven experience working with government organizations and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and regulatory requirements of the public sector.
Extensive knowledge of cloud technologies (such as any of the following: AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience guiding organizations through the transition from on-premise to secure hybrid-cloud environments.
Experience in establishing and running data governance programs, including the development of policies, standards, and processes.

Nice to have

Strong understanding of modern cybersecurity principles, with specific experience implementing "zero-trust" security architectures.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex data concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Clearance

An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and willing to obtain polygraph

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As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$167,300—$203,100 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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