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# Data Governance Lead

- **Company:** RICEFW Technologies Inc
- **Location:** Augusta, ME, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Governance, Document-Oriented Databases, Meta-Data Management, Metadata Standards, Enterprise Data Management, Data Classification, Data Lineage, Collibra, Data Management
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usdb61cd3023459f1461074a47f3be586a

## About the Role

Minimum 5 years of public-sector or government experience.
Strong knowledge of data governance principles and frameworks.
Experience with metadata management and data classification.
Experience developing data standards and business glossaries.
Understanding of data lineage, data quality, and data stewardship.
Strong documentation and stakeholder collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications
Experience implementing enterprise data catalogs.
Knowledge of metadata management platforms such as Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview, or Informatica.
Experience with enterprise data governance programs in government agencies.
Familiarity with data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities

## Description

Define metadata standards and data classification mappings.
Establish business glossary structures and governance documentation.
Identify data ownership, stewardship, and governance requirements.
Document data lineage and relationships between data elements.
Collaborate with participating agencies to standardize cataloging practices.
Recommend scalable enterprise data governance approaches.