Data Governance Specialist 4 (contract)

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project. Regular and predictable attendance is required Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role. Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for highly skilled Data Governance Specialists to join our growing Data Analytics Engineering & Integration team. This team is tasked with transforming the way BDS data is sourced, managed, and utilized to unlock insights to drive business growth and optimization. The team supports data needs for internal stakeholders, across BDS business programs and functions, and is tasked with utilizing data to inform and improve the full lifecycle of BDS products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the actual implementation of a data governance program (framework, lineage, ontologies, etc), data quality management, data policy development and a track record of developing and implementing comprehensive data governance strategies across complex organizations. This role is critical in ensuring data assets are managed effectively and with integrity, quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations. Position Responsibilities • Lead the implementation of enterprise-wide governance data policies, standards, and procedures. • Implement and manage data lineage, data lifecycle, ETL processes, and metadata management practices to enhance data traceability and transparency. • Ensure compliance with data security, protection, privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), industry standards (e.g., FedRamp, NIST or ISO 270001), and/or zero-trust architecture. • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to identify data issues and opportunities for improvement. • Design and oversee data quality metrics and KPIs to continuously monitor and improve data quality. • Evaluate, implement, and manage data governance tools and technologies to support governance activities. • Stay up to date with emerging data governance trends and technologies. • Conduct regular data audits and risk assessments. • Develop and deliver data governance training programs to educate staff on data governance best practices. • Identify and mitigate data governance risks, ensuring the protection of sensitive data. Required Skills • 5 or more years of experience in data governance, data quality management, or a related field. • Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, principles, and best practices. • Understanding of data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Preferred Skills • Certification in data governance or data management (e.g., DAMA Certified Data Management Professional). • Experience establishing and leveraging data governance technology, such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Atlan, Manta, etc. • Data Engineering Pay Rate Range 80 - 85 USD hourly Benefits Information • Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations