Job Details

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Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $37.00/hr

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Governance Lead to join their team. This is a remote opportunity, and local candidates are preferred. Summary: We are looking for a leader to drive enterprise-wide data integrity, process optimization, and automation. As a Data Governance Lead, you will oversee a team of data stewards and partner with cross?functional stakeholders to define and implement governance frameworks that support scalable operations, regulatory compliance, and trusted decision?making. You'll champion the use of automated data validation and quality controls to elevate accuracy, efficiency and confidence in enterprise data.

• Develop and lead the enterprise data and process governance strategy aligned with business priorities
• Establish governance councils, policies, and standards for data quality, metadata, lineage, and process controls
• Oversee the data steward team, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management
• Act as a governance evangelist across business units, promoting accountability and stewardship
• Introduce and scale automated data validation solutions to proactively detect and resolve data issues
• Define and implement data quality checks across critical systems and workflows
• Partner with IT and analytics teams to embed validation rules into data pipelines and integrations
• Track and report on data quality metrics, issue trends, and remediation effectiveness
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on governance, compliance, and operational risk
• Facilitate workshops, training, and communications to build governance literacy and engagement
• Translate complex governance concepts into actionable guidance for business users
• Align governance efforts with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SOX) and audit readiness

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in data governance, business process management, or enterprise operations
• Experience implementing automated data validation tools and data quality monitoring solutions
• Proven leadership of data steward or governance teams in complex, matrixed environments
• Strong understanding of data management principles, process modeling, and governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, COBIT, BPMN)

Bonus Points

• Certification in Data Governance, Business Process Management, or Lean Six Sigma
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, public sector)
• Familiarity with agile delivery models and digital transformation initiatives
• Background in enterprise architecture, data engineering, or analytics

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Equal Opportunity

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.