Data Governance & Metadata Lead

Overview DecisionPoint seeks a Data Governance & Metadata Lead to establish and maintain consistent data ownership, definitions, metadata, lineage, approved-use records, retention rules, and common identifiers supporting the USMEPCOM ENLIST program. This senior-level position will apply DAMA-DMBOK-aligned practices to help Government stakeholders understand, manage, and appropriately use mission data across AI integration, data management, data warehouse, analytics, and reporting activities. The Data Governance & Metadata Lead will coordinate with Government data owners, mission representatives, data engineers, AI/ML personnel, business analysts, cybersecurity teams, and reporting specialists. The lead will maintain governance records, facilitate decisions on definitions and access, document authoritative sources, and track the implementation of Government-approved decisions. This position is remote, with Chicago-area candidates preferred. Note: By applying to this position, you acknowledge and consent to having your resume included in an active competitive government contract bid. Duties & Responsibilities The Data Governance & Metadata Lead will: Maintain documented data ownership and stewardship assignments, responsibilities, and escalation paths. Develop and maintain business glossaries, data dictionaries, metadata standards, and common definitions. Document authoritative sources and coordinate Government decisions when systems or stakeholders use conflict