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Job Description We are seeking a Data Governance Specialist to act as the primary liaison between our business stakeholders and the technical data governance framework. In this role, you will focus on shaping data governance strategies, building out Collibra functionalities to meet business needs, and designing the end-to-end processes that ensure our data assets are managed as strategic assets. Key Responsibilities: • Business Shaping: Partner with cross-functional business leaders to define data governance requirements, standards, and ownership models. • Process Design: Design and implement operational workflows for data stewardship, issue remediation, and metadata approval. • Collibra Functional Design: Build out Collibra functionalities (Operating Models, Metamodel extensions, and Workflows) to align with business processes. • Framework Development: Develop and implement data governance policies and procedures that ensure data integrity and security. • Change Management: Lead training programs and workshops to drive the adoption of data governance practices across the organization. • Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the Grade 12 Lead to ensure business requirements are translated into a scalable technical roadmap. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Requirements: • Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field. • Experience: 6 years of experience in data governance, business analysis, or data management. • Skills: • Proven experience in shaping business requirements and translating them into technical specifications. • Strong proficiency in Collibra (Functional side) : designing operating models and workflows. • Excellent communication and influence skills to manage stakeholders who may be resistant to change. • Ability to work without appreciable direction and exercise latitude in determining objectives. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Experience with cloud data environments (AWS/Azure). • Certification in a specific Data Quality tool. #LI-DM2 #LI-Remote Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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Key Responsibilities: • Business Shaping: Partner with cross-functional business leaders to define data governance requirements, standards, and ownership models.
Process Design: Design and implement operational workflows for data stewardship, issue remediation, and metadata approval.
Collibra Functional Design: Build out Collibra functionalities (Operating Models, Metamodel extensions, and Workflows) to align with business processes.
Framework Development: Develop and implement data governance policies and procedures that ensure data integrity and security.
Change Management: Lead training programs and workshops to drive the adoption of data governance practices across the organization.
Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the Grade 12 Lead to ensure business requirements are translated into a scalable technical roadmap.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills Requirements: • Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience: 6 years of experience in data governance, business analysis, or data management.
Skills: • Proven experience in shaping business requirements and translating them into technical specifications.
Strong proficiency in Collibra (Functional side) : designing operating models and workflows.
Excellent communication and influence skills to manage stakeholders who may be resistant to change.
Ability to work without appreciable direction and exercise latitude in determining objectives.
Certification in a specific Data Quality tool.
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This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Experience with cloud data environments (AWS/Azure).

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