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Data Governance Program Manager Jobs in Bethesda, MD

ProSidian Consulting

Program Manager

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

Development of Power BI and Tableau dashboards, structured data governance, and enterprise reporting. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Program Manager | Workforce Planning & Strategic Human Capital ...

ProSidian Consulting

Program Manager

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

Data Governance & Privacy: Ensure compliance with federal data policies, privacy safeguards, and records management regulations. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Program Manager | Data Management ...

Freddie Mac

Data Governance Senior

Mclean, VA · On-site

As a data governance / data management specialist, are you looking for new challenges to solve and ... Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site. This position has an ...

Freddie Mac

Data Governance Senior

Mclean, VA

As a data governance / data management specialist, are you looking for new challenges to solve and ... Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site. This position has an ...

AST SpaceMobile

Data Governance Senior

Lanham, MD

Position Overview The Data Governance Manager ensures endtoend governance of satellite network data by establishing and maintaining standards, lineage, controls, and dataquality frameworks that ...

AST SpaceMobile

Data Governance Senior

Lanham, MD · On-site

Position Overview The Data Governance Manager ensures end-to-end governance of satellite network data by establishing and maintaining standards, lineage, controls, and data-quality frameworks that ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for data governance program manager in Bethesda, MD is $58.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.46 and $71.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a data governance program manager?

A Data Governance Program Manager is responsible for developing and overseeing policies, procedures, and standards that ensure the effective management, quality, security, and compliance of an organization’s data assets. They coordinate efforts across departments to implement data governance frameworks, enforce data policies, and monitor adherence to regulatory requirements. Their role often involves leading teams, managing projects, and ensuring that data is used ethically and efficiently throughout the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a data governance program manager?

A Data Governance Program Manager needs a solid background in data management, business analysis, and project management, often supported by a degree in information systems or a related field. Familiarity with data governance frameworks, metadata management tools, data privacy regulations, and certifications like CDMP or DAMA are typically required. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills help ensure effective collaboration across departments. These skills are essential to establish data standards, ensure data quality, and drive organizational compliance and value from data assets.

What are the most common challenges faced by data governance program managers when implementing new data policies across an organization?

One of the most common challenges Data Governance Program Managers face is ensuring consistent adoption of new data policies across various departments, which often have different priorities and levels of data literacy. Gaining buy-in from stakeholders and securing executive support is crucial, as is communicating the value of data governance clearly. Additionally, managing change and overcoming resistance, while aligning data practices with regulatory compliance and business needs, requires strong collaboration and negotiation skills. Regular training sessions and clear documentation can help streamline the process.

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Infographic showing various Data Governance Program Manager job openings in Bethesda, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,945 per year, or $58.6 per hour.

Data Catalog and Governance Associate Manager

Accenture Federal Services

Arlington, VA

$108K - $203K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

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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
  • Strong understanding of data governance principles

Nice to have:

  • Strong 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. 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.
 
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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.
 
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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 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 
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.
 
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