Data Products Associate Manager

@ Accenture Federal Services

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Data Products Associate Manager

Posted 8 months ago

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About the job

Accenture Federal Services helps the US government enhance operations and security through innovative technology solutions. We seek a Data Governance Manager to lead data assets, policies, and quality to serve defense, security, and public safety missions. Join a diverse, inclusive team making a difference.

Requirements

5+ years in data governance
Experience with data catalog platforms
Strong SQL skills
Knowledge of data quality principles
Leadership or mentoring experience

Qualifications

US Citizenship only
Experience in high-security DoD environments
Familiar with data tools like Great Expectations
Proficiency in Python
Certified Data Management Professional

Full job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

As the Data Governance Manager for Data Products, you will be a hands-on leader responsible for ensuring that all data assets on a data platform are trusted, discoverable, and governed. You will be the subject matter expert on the team that handles the critical "last mile" of the data lifecycle. Your mission is to implement the policies and automated processes that embed governance directly into our data products, making them reliable and ready for mission use.

Responsibilities:

Drive the implementation of data governance and data management policies across all data products.
Oversee the day-to-day management of the enterprise data catalog (e.g., Collibra, Atlas), ensuring all data products are accurately registered with complete metadata and lineage.
Define, implement, and monitor data quality rules and metrics for data products, ensuring they meet established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Collaborate with data pipeline teams to ensure "governance is baked in" from the start of the development lifecycle.
Act as a key point of contact for data stewards and data consumers, helping to resolve data quality issues and improve data literacy.
Mentor junior analysts on data governance principles, data quality best practices, and catalog management.
Develop and maintain documentation for data standards, governance processes, and data product specifications.

Must have:

5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data quality assurance.
Proven, hands-on experience with enterprise data cataloging and governance platforms (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Atlas, Purview).
Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data quality principles.
Strong proficiency in SQL for data analysis and validation.
Experience leading small teams or mentoring junior staff in a technical environment.
US Citizenship (No Dual Citizenship).

Nice to have:

Experience working in high-security DoD environments (e.g., SIPR, JWICS).
Familiarity with data quality tools like Great Expectations.
Proficiency with Python for automation and data analysis.
Experience working on a data platform built on Databricks or Snowflake.
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or similar certification.

Security Clearance:

Active TS or TS/SCI clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$108,400—$203,400 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If youare being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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