Data Governance / Data Manager
Client: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Location: 100% Remote
Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 annually (Based on experience and technical interview)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Required
Clearance: Must be able to meet VA security and suitability requirements
Position Overview
Premier Enterprise Solutions is seeking an experienced Data Governance / Data Manager to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Acquisition and Administration (OAA). This role is responsible for establishing and maturing enterprise data governance practices that support a Level 4–5 CMMI target operating maturity across the OAA application portfolio.
The successful candidate will lead enterprise data governance initiatives by identifying authoritative data sources, standardizing data definitions, improving metadata quality, resolving data inconsistencies, and enhancing reporting accuracy across Microsoft-based platforms including SQL Server 2022, SSRS, Power BI, SharePoint, Power Apps, and Azure Data Engineering services.
This position will play a critical role in improving data quality, supporting audit readiness, and enabling enterprise-wide data-driven decision-making while ensuring compliance with VA security, Authority to Operate (ATO), and governance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Data Governance
Develop and maintain enterprise data governance standards, policies, and best practices.
Identify and document authoritative data sources across the OAA application portfolio.
Standardize enterprise data definitions and resolve duplicate or conflicting data elements.
Improve data quality, consistency, and governance maturity across enterprise systems.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (no substitutions accepted).
Minimum 5 years of experience in:
Data Governance
Data Management
Data Administration
Experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and best practices.
Strong knowledge of:
Microsoft SQL Server
Data quality management
Metadata management
Data lineage and traceability
Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with:
Azure Data Engineering
SQL Server 2022
Power BI
SharePoint
Microsoft Power Platform
SSRS
Experience supporting federal agencies, preferably the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Knowledge of:
Master Data Management (MDM)
Data Fabric concepts
Metadata-driven architectures
CMMI maturity models
Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation
Experience supporting enterprise audit readiness and compliance initiatives.
Metadata & Documentation
Develop and maintain:
Enterprise data dictionaries
Metadata repositories
Stored procedure inventories
Report-to-data-source traceability documentation
Establish governance documentation supporting long-term data stewardship.
Reporting & Analytics
Improve reporting consistency across:
SQL Server 2022
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Microsoft Power BI
SharePoint
Microsoft Power Apps
Collaborate with business stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy and data accessibility.
Data Architecture & Integration
Support Azure Data Engineering initiatives and Microsoft Power Platform integrations.
Evaluate enterprise data architecture and recommend improvements supporting scalable governance.
Recommend Master Data Management (MDM), metadata-driven, or data fabric approaches aligned with the VA's Microsoft ecosystem, subject to Government approval.
Compliance & Audit Support
Provide data governance support for Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation and security assessments.
Assist with audit preparation by ensuring complete metadata, documentation, and traceability.
Support compliance with VA security policies and enterprise governance standards.
What Success Looks Like
Improved enterprise data quality and governance maturity.
Standardized metadata and enterprise data definitions.
Accurate, trusted reporting across Microsoft platforms.
Complete data lineage and documentation supporting audits and ATO activities.
Successful implementation of scalable governance practices supporting future modernization initiatives.
Benefits Overview
Premier Enterprise Solutions offers full-time employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
Military leave
Professional training and development
Tuition reimbursement
Employee wellness program
And more
Equal Employment Opportunity
Premier Enterprise Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.