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Data Governance Analyst

Office of the Inspector General

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Category
Data Governance
Work arrangement
On-site
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary range
$85,447 to $158,322
Posted
Aug 23, 2026
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Office of the Inspector General is hiring a Data Governance Analyst in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a Data Governance job in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $85,447 to $158,322. Review the full details below and apply directly with Office of the Inspector General.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications GS-11: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Assisting in developing, implementing, and monitoring data governance frameworks, guidance, standards, policies, and activities. Analyzing data quality reporting inputs to assess compliance with established governance standards. Assisting in designing and developing data governance training materials and awareness content. Minimum Qualifications GS-12: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Independently developing, implementing, and monitoring components of a data governance framework. Leading data quality governance monitoring and reporting activities. Designing, developing, and delivering data governance training. Minimum Qualifications GS-13: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Developing, implementing, and monitoring a data governance framework, as a subject matter expert. Establishing data quality governance frameworks. Independently designing, developing, and implementing data governance training and awareness initiatives. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date 09/02/2026 of this announcement. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize

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Location and market context

This job is based in Washington, District of Columbia on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Office of the Inspector General's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About data governance jobs

Data governance establishes ownership, quality, and controls over data as an asset. It is foundational to trustworthy analytics and AI, spanning cataloging, lineage, and access. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as data management frameworks, data quality and lineage standards, and privacy and security controls.

How to position yourself for this data governance job

Strong candidates emphasize data ownership and stewardship, quality and lineage, catalog and access controls, and enabling analytics and AI on a trusted data foundation. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Office of the Inspector General would apply data management frameworks, data quality and lineage standards, and privacy and security controls, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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