Job Title: Data Standards Principal
Location: Remote
About Us: Vizlesan is a leading technology solutions provider, dedicated to serving our clients with innovative and mission-focused expertise. We are a team of passionate professionals committed to making a difference through digital transformation and cutting-edge technology solutions.
Job Description:
The Data Standards Principal is a senior-level professional responsible for developing and governing data standards across the organization to ensure consistency, integrity, and interoperability of data assets. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of data management best practices, data governance, and industry data standards. They will lead efforts to establish and enforce data policies, promote data quality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data standards with business objectives.
Responsibilities:- Develop, implement, and maintain data standards, policies, and governance frameworks to ensure high-quality data across the organization.
- Establish and enforce data quality metrics, rules, and best practices to improve data accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, data stewards, data architects, and engineers to align data standards with business needs.
- Define and document data definitions, metadata standards, and data lineage to ensure data transparency and consistency.
- Lead data stewardship efforts, providing guidance and support to data stewards and other stakeholders across the organization.
- Monitor data standards compliance and implement corrective actions to address data quality issues.
- Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making by ensuring data is accessible, understandable, and of high quality for all users.
- Develop and deliver training sessions on data standards, data quality, and governance best practices for stakeholders across the organization.
- Conduct regular audits of data assets to ensure compliance with established data standards.
- Provide strategic guidance and recommendations for continuous improvement of data governance processes and tools.
- Stay current with industry standards, regulations, and emerging technologies in data management and governance.
- Mentor and support junior team members in best practices for data management, standards, and governance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
- Proven experience in a data standards, data governance, or data quality role within a large-scale enterprise environment.
- In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks, data management best practices, and data quality principles.
- Familiarity with data management and governance tools such as Collibra, Informatica, or Alation.
- Strong understanding of metadata management, data lineage, and data classification.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing and enforcing data policies, standards, and procedures.
- Experience in conducting data audits and providing actionable insights for data improvement.
- Certification in Data Management, Data Governance, or Data Quality (e.g., CDMP, DGSP).
- Experience with data compliance and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Proven experience working with cross-functional teams and influencing data culture within an organization.
- Prior experience with data integration and data architecture is a plus.
- 100% Remote.
- Minimum 3 years on GC
- Long-term contract, primarily serving Federal Government clients.