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Remote Data Governance Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Data Scientist

Alexandria, VA · On-site +1

$99K - $225K/yr

Remote Work: No Job Number: R0241418 Location: Alexandria,VA,US Share job via: Share Data Scientist ... Knowledge of data strategy and data governance * Ability to advise clients on the acquisition of ...

Data Scientist

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$99K - $225K/yr

Remote Work: No Job Number: R0246129 Location: Chantilly,VA,US Share job via: Share Data Scientist ... Knowledge of data strategy and data governance * Ability to advise clients on the acquisition of ...

Lead Consultant Data Scientist Arlington, Virginia, United States, Remote Flexible Excella is a ... Influence data governance and best practices within the organization.  Qualifications: * 6+ years ...

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How much do remote data governance jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote data governance in Virginia is $54.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.29 and $66.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote data governance?

A Remote Data Governance job involves creating and enforcing policies, procedures, and standards for managing data across an organization while working remotely. Professionals in this role ensure data quality, security, accessibility, and compliance with industry regulations. They collaborate with IT, legal, and business teams to implement data governance frameworks, monitor data usage, and mitigate risks. Strong analytical, communication, and technical skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in remote data governance?

To thrive as a Remote Data Governance professional, you need a solid understanding of data management principles, data quality standards, compliance regulations, and experience with data governance frameworks, often backed by a degree in information systems or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as Collibra, Informatica, or Microsoft Purview, as well as certifications like CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate across remote teams are key soft skills for this position. These capabilities are vital for ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and smooth coordination in a distributed work environment.

What are some typical challenges faced in remote data governance, and how can I prepare to address them?

Professionals in remote data governance roles often encounter challenges such as aligning data standards across geographically dispersed teams, ensuring up-to-date documentation, and maintaining consistent communication around data policies. To be successful, it's important to develop proactive communication habits, learn remote collaboration tools, and stay organized with project management systems. Regularly participating in cross-team meetings and continuous professional development in data governance best practices can help you navigate these obstacles. Being adaptable and solution-oriented will enable you to effectively support your organization's data governance initiatives while working remotely.

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Infographic showing various Remote Data Governance job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 14% In-person, and 86% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,962 per year, or $54.3 per hour.

Senior Data Scientist - Databricks Genie & AI Analytics

Dev Technology

Ashburn, VA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 2 days ago

New


Job description

Senior Data Scientist - Databricks Genie & AI Analytics #1087
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required.Current CBP/DHS clearance highly preferred.
High-Level Project Summary: Dev Technology is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist with hands-on experience in the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, including Databricks Genie, to help transform how business and technical users interact with enterprise data. This role will develop AI-powered analytics solutions that enable users to query data using natural language, generate insights from complex datasets, and accelerate decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strong data science and machine learning expertise with advanced knowledge of Databricks, data engineering concepts, semantic modeling, and generative AI applications.
What You'll Be Doing: You will be part of a mission-focused delivery team that encompasses application development and analytics work, and helping to drive innovation to solve agency mission concerns.
  • Design, develop, and deploy advanced analytics and machine learning solutions using Databricks
  • Configure and optimize Databricks Genie spaces to enable natural language access to enterprise data
  • Develop semantic models, business metadata, and governance processes that improve the accuracy of Genie-generated responses
  • Develop and maintain notebooks, workflows, dashboards, and data pipelines within Databricks
  • Collaborate with data engineers to ensure high-quality, governed datasets are available for Genie and AI applications
  • Support development of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), LLM, and AI-agent use cases leveraging Databricks capabilities

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree and ten years of working experience in the information technology field
  • 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, advanced analytics, or AI/ML engineering
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Databricks
  • Experience configuring and administering Databricks Genie
  • Strong expertise in Python, SQL, PySpark
  • Experience developing semantic layers, data models, and business-friendly metadata structures
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured datasets
  • Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
  • Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
  • Databricks certification
  • Experience supporting federal agencies

Who We Are
Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client's missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management.
As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past THIRTEEN years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past five years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past six years, Dev Technology employees enjoy:
  • Generous and flexible time-off policy
  • Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
  • Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
  • Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
  • 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
  • Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
  • A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts
  • To learn more about working at Dev Technology, visit Working At Dev Technology Group

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