Senior Data Governance Consultant
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Salary$98k – $163k
LocationUS - DC, Washington
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentOperational Effectiveness Consulting
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 7, 2026 · 4w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI) Federal or DoD security clearance
Once onboard, new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
Associate's degree with FIVE (5) or more years of work experience
EIGHT (8)+ years of work experience may be used in lieu of an associates degree
Experience with data governance is preferred
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills
Department of Justice experience a plus
Client-facing consulting experience
Data collection and analysis experience
Executive briefings and presentations experience
Coordination around commercially available information (CAI) programs experience
Benefits
Medical insurance
Rx insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Sick time
Paid holidays
Discretionary bonus
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
401(k)
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Short term disability
Long term disability
Student loan paydown
Tuition reimbursement
Skills development
Employee referral program
Corporate events
Community outreach
Emergency backup childcare
Mobility stipend
Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required:
Up to 10%
Clearance Required:
Requirements
Active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI)
What You Will Do:
You will support a premier law enforcement client’s data program and work to review their current data and analytics capabilities. The consultant will partner with data engineers, analysts, and government stakeholders to support enterprise data integration initiatives and resolve data compliance issues. Additionally, the consultant would be responsible for the following:
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Maintain accurate and consistent data inventories while ensuring adherence to government policies and internal governance standards.
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Document and trace data lineage across governance systems to improve transparency and accountability throughout the data lifecycle.
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Conduct recurring data quality audits and dataset profiling to identify anomalies and strengthen validation procedures.
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Collaborate across teams to improve data management processes and ensure policy aligned data collection, processing, and reporting.
** This role requires on-site abilities, 5 days a week in a SCIF.
What You Will Need:
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An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED “TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)” Federal or DoD security clearance.
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Once onboard with Guidehouse, new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a (COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI)) polygraph.
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Associate’s degree with FIVE (5) or more years of work experience.
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EIGHT (8)+ years of work experience may be used in lieu of an associates degree.
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Experience with data governance is preferred.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
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An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
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Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills
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Department of Justice experience a plus
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Client-facing consulting experience
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Data collection and analysis experience
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Executive briefings and presentations experience
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Coordination around commercially available information (CAI) programs experience
The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
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Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
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Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Basic Life & Supplemental Life
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Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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Student Loan PayDown
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Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
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Skills Development & Certifications
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Employee Referral Program
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Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
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Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
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Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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