Business Data Steward

Washington, DC - Hybrid

SGA is seeking a Business Data Steward to support our Client’s enterprise data and analytics initiatives. The Business Data Steward will play a key role in data governance, metadata management, and ensuring enterprise-wide data quality and integrity. This role requires strong collaboration skills to work across business and technical teams, ensuring that data is accurate, consistent, and aligned with mission objectives.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary steward for assigned data domains, ensuring compliance with governance standards.
• Support data tagging, metadata management, and data sharing processes.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers and Scientists to ensure proper integration of governance requirements into pipelines and analytics products.
• Monitor and enforce data quality standards and identify gaps or inconsistencies.
• Maintain documentation of data definitions, lineage, and usage.
• Provide input on data policies, standards, and best practices for enterprise adoption.
• Partner with business stakeholders to align data management with operational needs.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and security requirements related to sensitive data.

Qualifications:
• Active Secret clearance (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data stewardship, data governance, or metadata management.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and practices.
• Familiarity with tools for metadata management and data cataloging.
• Working knowledge of SQL and collaboration with technical data teams.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in federal or regulated environments preferred.