[Remote] Data Governance & Metadata Lead (Senior Public Health Data Analyst)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Leidos is seeking a Data Governance & Metadata Lead to support CDC public health data management, governance, documentation, and stewardship initiatives. This role involves leading data governance and metadata management activities to ensure data assets are well-defined, governed, documented, accessible, and reusable, while collaborating closely with various stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and maintain data governance policies, standards, procedures, and best practicesEstablish and maintain data stewardship processes across multiple data domainsSupport governance activities related to data access, sharing, release, retention, and lifecycle managementCollaborate with data stewards, business owners, and technical teams to establish authoritative data definitions and standardsSupport implementation of CDC data governance and data modernization initiativesDevelop and maintain data dictionaries, codebooks, metadata documentation, business glossaries, and data inventoriesMaintain data lineage and data flow documentationEnsure data assets are properly documented, discoverable, understandable, and reusableDevelop and maintain data management plans, governance artifacts, SOPs, and supporting documentationSupport data cataloging and metadata management activitiesParticipate in governance reviews, working groups, and stakeholder meetingsDevelop governance recommendations and process improvement strategiesTrack governance-related action items, risks, issues, and resolutionsSupport compliance with CDC policies, data governance requirements, and approved data management proceduresWork closely with CDC program staff, technical leads, data stewards, and external stakeholdersDevelop training materials, guidance documents, and governance best practicesSupport knowledge sharing and adoption of governance processes across the programSkillsBachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Data Science, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Information Management, Information Systems, or related discipline8+ years of experience supporting data governance, metadata management, data stewardship, data management, public health informatics, or related disciplinesExperience developing and implementing governance processes, standards, and documentation practicesExperience developing and maintaining data dictionaries, codebooks, metadata documentation, and data inventoriesExperience supporting large and complex public health, healthcare, research, surveillance, scientific, or operational datasetsWorking knowledge of SQL and data management conceptsStrong understanding of data governance, stewardship, metadata, and data lifecycle management principlesStrong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively across multidisciplinary technical and program teamsExperience supporting CDC, HHS, or other Federal public health agenciesExperience supporting public health surveillance, research, evaluation, program monitoring, or scientific data management activitiesExperience supporting data governance, metadata management, data stewardship, or data modernization initiativesFamiliarity with public health data standards, interoperability, and enterprise data management practicesCompany OverviewDice is the go-to career marketplace for tech professionals. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Drachten, Friesland, NLD, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.or-quest.nl/.