Data Governance - Senior Consultant
Guidehouse Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Senior Data Architecture & Governance role at Guidehouse. US - DC, Washington · full-time · $98,000–$163,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Review the client’s existing data and analytics capabilities and help advance enterprise data integration work
- Keep data inventories reliable and check them against government policy and internal governance standards
- Map data lineage through governance systems so teams can track information across its lifecycle
- Profile datasets and run recurring quality checks to find anomalies and tighten validation
- Work with engineers, analysts and government stakeholders to resolve compliance issues and improve data processes
What you bring
- An active, maintained Top Secret federal clearance and U.S. citizenship are required
- At least five years of overall work experience and an associate degree, or eight years of experience instead
- Background in client-facing consulting, data collection and analysis, and executive presentations
- Experience coordinating commercially available information programs
Who this fits
This senior consulting role suits someone who can work with data teams and government stakeholders on governance and compliance. You must be on site five days a week in a SCIF, hold an active Top Secret clearance, and be a U.S. citizen. Department of Justice experience is a plus.
From the employer
Job Family:
Strategy & Transformation Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
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:
- Maintain accurate and consistent data inventories while ensuring adherence to government policies and internal governance standards.
- Document and trace data lineage across governance systems to improve transparency and accountability throughout the data lifecycle.
- Conduct recurring data quality audits and dataset profiling to identify anomalies and strengthen validation procedures.
- Collaborate across teams to improve data management processes and ensure policy aligned data collection, processing, and reporting.
What You Will Need:
An ACTIVE and Maintained Top Secret Federal security clearance.
US Citizenship is contractually required.
Must be able to be on site 5x per week in a SCIF.
Minimum of FIVE (5)+ years of overall work experience.
Associate's degree required. EIGHT (8)+ years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Client-facing consulting experience
Data collection and analysis experience
Executive briefings and presentations experience
Coordination around commercially available information (CAI) programs experience
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills
Department of Justice experience a plus
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:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
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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