Job description
Senior Data Governance Specialist
Location: Remote
Clearance Level: Active Secret
Overview
Rackner is seeking a Senior Data Governance Specialist to design and lead development of DoWEA’s enterprise data governance framework, including governance board charters, data classification policies, data quality standards, access request procedures, metadata standards, and governance review workflows. The Senior Data Governance Specialist will provide subject-matter expertise on federal and DoD data governance best practices.
Responsibilities
• Develops data standards, naming conventions, and quality thresholds for the Fabric and Ed-Fi data environments
• Leads steward network identification, training, protocols, and community of practice management including regional steward coordination
• Supports operationalization of governance processes including data quality reviews, access request processing, and governance board facilitation
• Develop data retention and lifecycle policies aligned with federal retention requirements
• Supports Master Data Management strategy development
• Configures and maintains Microsoft Purview governance controls including sensitivity labels, data domain definitions, access policies, and DLP rules
• Supports data classification and marking requirements
• Configures and validates RBAC for data access aligned with the DoWEA governance framework and Microsoft Entra ID
• Co-develops all governance artifacts with designated Government staff and produces governance maturity progress reports.
Qualifications
• CDMP or DGSP certification
Experience with Microsoft Purview governance controls
• Familiarity with DoD Data Strategy and VAULTIS goals
• Experience with federated governance models
• Experience developing data classification and access governance frameworks
About Rackner
Rackner is a software consultancy focused on building mission-critical systems for the U.S. government. Our teams work across cloud platforms, DevSecOps, AI/ML, distributed systems, and modern software engineering initiatives supporting federal agencies and national security missions. Rackner engineers and technical teams collaborate closely with leadership, program teams, and mission stakeholders to design, demonstrate, and improve software systems that address complex operational challenges.
Benefits & Perks
At Rackner, we believe that when our people grow, our company grows with them, and we are committed to supporting their growth, development and success. We are proud to offer a creative and forward-thinking environment that includes:
• Company-supported certifications aligned to current and future program work,
including cloud, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, security, AI/ML, project management, and
related technical areas
Clear advancement tracks and future leadership opportunities
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Home-office equipment plan and remote work support
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement
• Weekly pay schedule and modern perks, including team events
Equal Opportunity
Rackner is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.