Senior Data Governance Consultant

Data Ideology At DI, we provide Data & Analytics expertise to drive measurable business outcomes, often solving complex business problems for our clients. Our data analytics advisory services enable our customers to transform data into insights by driving a culture of empowerment and ownership of results. Our team consists of highly motivated individuals passionate about learning, understanding, collaborating, and intellectually curious. For more information about Data Ideology, visit www.dataideology.com Senior Data Governance Consultant - (Contract 1099) Duration: 6-8 weeks We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Governance Consultant to lead and execute a focused data governance engagement. This is a client-facing, delivery-driven role requiring a self-sufficient professional who can independently assess, design, and implement practical data governance solutions with minimal oversight. The consultant will be responsible for driving the project end-to-end, facilitating stakeholder alignment, and delivering tangible governance artifacts and recommendations. Responsibilities To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. Lead and independently manage the full lifecycle of a data governance engagement Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and working sessions to gather requirements and drive decisions Assess current-state data management practices across systems, files, and spreadsheets Design and implement data classification frameworks (e.g., Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted) Develop actionable data handling guidelines, including access, storage, and sharing standards Define data lifecycle policies, including retention and deletion practices Establish data ownership and stewardship models with clear accountability Identify and remediate data risks such as duplication, inconsistent definitions, and uncontrolled data sharing Develop and deliver a clear, phased data governance roadmap with prioritized recommendations Produce high-quality, client-ready deliverables including policies, frameworks, and presentations Provide guidance and thought leadership to stakeholders throughout the engagement Supervisory Responsibilities: None Qualifications Education and Experience: 7+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data strategy Proven experience leading data governance initiatives independently or with minimal oversight Strong ability to drive projects, manage stakeholders, and deliver outcomes in short timeframes Expertise in data classification, governance frameworks, and lifecycle management Excellent facilitation, communication, and executive presentation skills Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into practical, actionable solutions Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred but not required) Work Environment: Remote work from home. Hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday. Specific business hours will depend on client needs. Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, library stacks, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer. The person in this position frequently communicates with clients and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Data Ideology is an EEO Employer