Our client is seeking a highly experienced data governance expert to lead, develop, manage, and monitor large data / information governance (“DG”) programs for our clients. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in DG and related fields and will be adept at overseeing, managing, and developing robust data governance structures, policies, and procedures. They likely will identify staff with requisite experience, oversee, and be responsible for overall project management and execution. This position is based out of our Washington DC office in the Technology Advisory Services Practice.

JOB DUTIES

• Performing day-to-day engagement activities including interaction with client personnel, internal team members, and professionals from other firms involved in the engagement.

• Develop, assess, and oversee DG by leading the creation and implementation of clients’ DG framework, including policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Assesses DG framework by evaluating the completeness, consistency, effectiveness, and timeliness compared to relative peers including (complexity and risk profile).

• Monitor and recommend improvements by reviewing existing DG structures and make recommendations for enhancements.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, including transaction monitoring and information sharing obligations.

• Identify and define roles and responsibilities of relevant stakeholders, maintaining personnel with requisite subject matter expertise.

• Familiarity in e-discovery work and demonstrate flexibility to adapt to various data governance needs and challenges.

• Preparing drafts of written analyses and reports for third parties on the project scope and/or results of activities.

COMPETENCIES

• Data Governance

• eDiscovery

• Consultation

• Critical Evaluation

• Creative Problem Solving

• Leadership & Navigation & Independent

• Project Management

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Juris Doctorate degree: Computer Science, Management Information Systems, , Business Administration or equivalent

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in a consulting environment building or enhancing DG programs

• Preference will be given towards big-4 consulting experience

• Strong understanding of the litigation, compliance, investigative process, and monitorship experience

• Ability to define and evaluate scope of projects, develop work plans, manage teams in the execution, report findings, and fully document analyses

• Superior interpersonal, communication, and technical skills

• Professional experience with an understanding of or experience with comparable DG framework and tools

• Strong attention to detail