Top-Secret | Data Governance Architect

Data Governance Architect Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility Location: Herndon, VA (telework may be permitted for eligible candidates) Navitas is looking for an Data Governance Architect to join the team for a multi-year mission‑critical DoD initiative. What You’ll Do The Data Governance Architect leads the development of enterprise data governance frameworks and policies to ensure secure, compliant, and effective data sharing and management.

Responsibilities

Will Include But Are Not Limited To Develop enterprise data governance strategies and standards. Define data-sharing agreements and governance controls. Establish metadata, data quality, and stewardship standards. Design governance frameworks for AI training data and feature stores. Develop AI data lineage and traceability controls. Support compliance with cybersecurity and Zero Trust requirements. Facilitate governance working groups and stakeholder engagement. What You’ll Need Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility. Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Management, or related field. 8+ years of data governance experience. Experience creating enterprise governance policies and standards. Knowledge of metadata management and data quality practices. Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance Set Yourself Apart With Experience supporting federal government programs. Knowledge of AI governance and model data management. CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or equivalent preferred. CISSP or Security+ preferred for data sharing governance