Senior Data Governance 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 accurate and aligned with government rules and internal governance standards
- Trace data lineage through governance systems to make data handling more transparent and accountable
- Audit data quality and profile datasets regularly, flagging anomalies and improving validation steps
- Work with engineers, analysts and government stakeholders to resolve compliance issues and improve data processes
What you bring
- You hold an active TS/SCI clearance and can obtain and retain one with a counterintelligence polygraph
- You have an associate’s degree and at least five years of work experience, or at least eight years without the degree
Who this fits
This role suits a senior consultant with data governance experience who can work with technical teams and government stakeholders. You must work on-site in a SCIF five days a week and travel up to ten percent.
From the employer
Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness 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.
** This role requires on-site abilities, 5 days a week in a SCIF.
What You Will Need:
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance.
- 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.
- 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.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- 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
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:
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.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.
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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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