Top-Secret | Data Governance Architect

Location: Herndon, VA (telework may be permitted for eligible candidates). Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility required.

About the role

Navitas is looking for a Data Governance Architect to join the team for a multi‑year mission‑critical DoD initiative. The Data Governance Architect leads the development of enterprise data governance frameworks and policies to ensure secure, compliant, and effective data sharing and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise data governance strategies and standards.
• Define data‑sharing agreements and governance controls.
• Establish metadata, data quality, and stewardship standards.
• Design governance frameworks for AI training data and feature stores.
• Develop AI data lineage and traceability controls.
• Support compliance with cybersecurity and Zero Trust requirements.
• Facilitate governance working groups and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of data governance experience.
• Experience creating enterprise governance policies and standards.
• Knowledge of metadata management and data quality practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government programs.
• Knowledge of AI governance and model data management.
• CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or equivalent.
• CISSP or Security+ preferred for data sharing governance.