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Data Catalog and Governance Associate Manager

Accenture Federal Services
GovernanceTS/SCIOn-siteFull-timeArlington, VA

Accenture Federal Services is hiring for the job of Data Catalog and Governance Associate Manager, Arlington, VA (On-site). This is a Governance job in the governance, risk, and compliance field. Review the full details below and apply directly with Accenture Federal Services.

Organization: Accenture Federal ServicesLocation: Arlington, VAWorkplace: On-siteFocus: GovernancePosted: Sep 19, 2026
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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!

As the Data Analyst Associate Manager you will lead a team of analysts dedicated to bringing our data governance strategy to life. You will act as a critical link between the strategic vision set by governance leadership and the day-to-day execution required to maintain a healthy data ecosystem. Your role is to manage and mentor a team that serves as the analytical engine for the governance program using the enterprise data catalog as its central hub. You will be hands-on guiding your team in analyzing metadata measuring data quality and building the reports that provide transparency into the health and value of our data assets.

Responsibilities

Lead mentor and manage a team of data governance analysts overseeing their daily tasks and professional development Oversee the day-to-day operational health of the enterprise data catalog (e.g. Collibra) ensuring metadata is being populated accurately and is useful for end-users Design and implement data quality monitoring processes guide the team in analyzing data quality issues and tracking remediation efforts with data stewards Direct the development of dashboards and reports in tools like Tableau or Power BI to track key data governance metrics such as data quality scores catalog usage and stewardship activity Partner with data stewards across the organization to facilitate the definition of business terms certification of data assets and documentation of data lineage within the catalog Act as a subject matter expert on the data catalog training users and championing its adoption as the single source for data discovery Translate high-level data governance objectives into specific analytical projects and tasks for your team Report on the status of data quality and governance initiatives to the Data Governance Lead and other stakeholders

Must have

5+ years of experience in data analysis data governance advisory or data management 1+ years of experience in a formal or informal leadership capacity (e.g. team lead project lead mentoring junior analysts) Experience creating reports and dashboards with a data visualization tool like Tableau or Power BI understanding of data governance principles

Nice to have

proficiency in SQL for data analysis and validation Hands-on experience with an enterprise data catalog or governance tool (e.g. Collibra Alation Informatica Axon) Experience managing or administering a data catalog tool Experience working directly with business data stewards to define and document data Familiarity with data modeling concepts Excellent project management and communication skills

Security Clearance

Active Secret or TS or TS/SCI clearance

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 Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey New York Vermont Virginia Washington and 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. / a Underlined 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 Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey New York Vermont Virginia Washington and the District of Columbia and the city of Cleveland is $108,400 $203,400 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 a 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:0:0 / 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 you strong are 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:0:0 / 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 a click here for additional important information.

Location and market context

This job is based in Arlington on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Accenture Federal Services's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

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