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Data Strategy and Governance Lead

Accenture Federal Services

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Apr 16, 2026

Location
Chantilly, VA · Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Workplace
Onsite
Department
57635797 - AFS Enterprise Data Solutions
Seniority
Lead
Experience
6+ years
Source
Greenhouse

Description

 
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. 
 
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. 
 
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
 

We are seeking a seasoned Data Strategy and Governance Lead to work with a government organization to establish a modern, secure, and effective data management framework. The ideal candidate will be an expert in data policy, strategy, and governance, with a proven track record of guiding organizations from on-premise data environments to secure hybrid-cloud models.

This role is a strategic advisory position focused on developing the policies, strategies, and governance plans necessary to manage the organization's data as a strategic asset. The ability to generate detailed data, architecture, and technical design artifacts is essential to enable engineering changes of the candidate’s identified strategy.

 

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance framework, including policies for data quality, stewardship, security, and lifecycle management.
  • Create a long-term data strategy that aligns with the organization's mission, with a special focus on the transition to a secure hybrid-cloud environment.
  • Embed a "zero-trust" security model into all data policies and strategies to ensure the highest level of security.
  • Design and implement a data governance model that defines clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability for data assets across the organization.
  • Lead exercises to create a complete inventory of the organization's data assets to identify what data exists and where it is located.
  • Conduct a thorough analysis of current access policies and management systems, identifying inconsistencies and areas for improvement.
  • Define the target "to-be" state for data management, outlining how data will be stored, accessed, and governed in a modernized environment.
  • Develop a strategic roadmap with clear milestones to guide the organization's transition to its desired future state for data management.
  • Create logical and physical data models to visualize how data is being created, collected, stored, and accessed. 

 

Qualifications

  • 6 years of experience in data management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role focused on data strategy, governance, and policy.
  • Proven experience working with government organizations and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and regulatory requirements of the public sector.
  • Extensive knowledge of cloud technologies (such as any of the following: AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience guiding organizations through the transition from on-premise to secure hybrid-cloud environments.
  • Experience in establishing and running data governance programs, including the development of policies, standards, and processes.

Nice to have

  • Strong understanding of modern cybersecurity principles, with specific experience implementing "zero-trust" security architectures.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex data concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Clearance

  • An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and willing to obtain polygraph

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As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

 

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$167,300$203,100 USD
 
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
 
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
 
Requesting An Accommodation 
Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
 
If youare being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
 
Other Employment Statements 
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
 
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
 
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
 
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
 
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.

Skills

AWSAzureGCPCybersecurity

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