Data Seward Policy Manager, Senior

Overview

JOB TITLE: Data Seward Policy Manager, Senior LOCATION Fort Belvoir, VASALARY: $105,000-$140,000 (Compensation is dependent upon qualifications and experience)EMPLOYEE TYPE: Full-Time Salary Exempt

 

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

 

The Work

The Data Steward Policy Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive data stewardship policies and practices across the organization. This senior position ensures data integrity, quality, security, privacy, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

 

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain organization-wide data stewardship policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent management, protection, and use of data assets.
• Lead data governance initiatives, including data quality management, metadata management, master data management, and data lifecycle processes.
• Ensure organizational compliance with relevant federal, state, and agency data management regulations and best practices, including security and privacy frameworks (e.g., FISMA, HIPAA, CUI).
• Oversee regular data audits, quality assessments, and risk analyses to identify, address, and document potential vulnerabilities or areas for improvement.
• Develop and deliver training, guidance, and communications on data stewardship policies and best practices to stakeholders and staff.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish data stewardship performance metrics and reporting mechanisms.
• Review and provide feedback on changes in data-related laws, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring organizational policies remain current and relevant.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership regarding the status of data stewardship compliance, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

 

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• 4 years of demonstrated experience providing data integration support in the form of data governance, data architecture, data warehousing, data quality management, metadata management, data operations management, and data discovery.
• 4 years demonstrated experience leading a team and managing work tasks of subordinates conducting intelligence planning, collection, processing, analysis, or dissemination.
• Demonstrated experience in foreign disclosure, intelligence dissemination, or demonstrated ability to deliver professional briefings and presentations to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and maintain documentation such as SOPs and ability to produce reports incorporating text and graphics to convey complex concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with small groups on data and information requirements and coordination tasks.
• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with ability to obtain CI polygraph.
• Ability to obtain DoDD 8140.01 (formerly DoDD 8570.01-M) certification / IT Level II within 30 Calendar days of indoctrination at HQ INSCOM.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensit