[Hiring] Principal Data Lead @Unissant

Role Description

We are seeking a Principal Data Lead to join our team and support our government client on a large, multi-year IT services program. The Principal Data Lead is accountable for:

• Data strategy execution
• Data supply chain and metadata maturity leadership
• Trusted-data promotion governance
• Data quality standards
• Data-domain coordination across MACBIS source systems and CMS data owners

This role will work closely with:

• Government data owners
• Program leadership
• Architects
• Product leaders
• Engineering teams
• Analytics and AI/ML teams
• Cybersecurity personnel
• Source-system stakeholders

The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on data leader with demonstrated experience in a senior data leadership role on a large federal IT services program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience in a senior data leadership role
• Deep expertise in enterprise data strategy, data management, and data governance
• Experience establishing and operating data governance frameworks
• Strong understanding of modern data architectures and platforms
• Experience with data-governance and data-management tools
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms and cybersecurity
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Requirements

• Experience leading data supply chain design and execution
• Experience defining and implementing trusted-data promotion processes
• Experience establishing data-quality standards and improvement programs
• Experience coordinating with various stakeholders
• Prior experience supporting government client programs is preferred
• Experience with CMS data environments is preferred
• Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform is preferred

Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive team culture

Education

• Bachelor's Degree is required
• Preferred fields of study include Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, and related fields
• MBA or Master's Degree in a relevant field is preferred

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Relevant data-management and data-governance certifications are preferred

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to present data strategies and governance models clearly
• Ability to write clear and concise data documentation

Clearance Requirements

• Eligibility to obtain a government PIV credential is required
• Ability to successfully complete a federal background investigation is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain required client access credentials is required

Travel

• This position is primarily remote
• Occasional in-person participation may be required

Environmental Requirements

• Mainly a routine office environment
• May be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds
• Must be flexible in working extended hours when required