SME IT Governance Manager

Great Waters Federal, part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio, is a federal government contracting business serving civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. SNG operates multiple subsidiaries under the Small Business Administration 8(a) program.

About the role

The SME IT Governance Manager will align the organization's IT strategy with business objectives, manage risk, and ensure regulatory compliance. This role involves overseeing policy development, frameworks, and metrics to optimize IT assets and enhance operational security. The position is available in the National Capital Region or remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop project work plans, manage technical resources, and direct execution to meet scope, quality, and performance standards.
• Direct all aspects of IT governance, including board charter development, strategic roadmap management, and oversight of compliance and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Guide enterprise governance strategy, enabling integration across organizational units, and lead teams in process redesign and performance optimization.
• Serve as the principal liaison with executive-level stakeholders.
• Drive organizational adaptability and foster a culture of transparency and innovation.
• Support the transformation and operations of IT Governance.
• Refine and enhance IT Governance Board (ITGB) strategy, processes, and activities.
• Update and integrate CR processes and procedures with broader IT Governance.
• Redesign the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and implement automation.
• Refresh DMCC processes in conjunction with new IT governance.
• Assist the agency in identifying AI use cases and oversee the development of AI packages.
• Investigate emerging AI use case archetypes.
• Establish procedures aligned with agency policies to assess compliance with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate architecture, strategic assessment, and project activities adhering to the IT Governance Boards.
• Track, review, and interpret various laws, regulations, and policies impacting the agency.
• Identify requirements and revise MOUs as necessary; establish and carry out procedures to ensure ongoing MOU compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related field plus fifteen (15) years of professional IT experience.
• Must be able to successfully complete, pass, and maintain a public trust investigation.
• High proficiency in industry-standard and best-practice data governance and data management theories, principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• 15+ years' experience in data governance, data analysis, and data management, preferably in a large enterprise environment.
• Experience in practicing or facilitating stewardship in data governance and data management technical platforms related to data cataloging, business glossary development, lineage, stewardship engagement, and metadata enrichment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information for stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident coverage).
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement 401K plan.
• Paid leave programs for full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Performance and recognition programs.
• Flexible work-life balance.