Senior IT Governance Specialist

Great Waters Federal, part of the Seneca Nation Group, is seeking a Senior IT Governance Specialist to establish and maintain IT governance frameworks, ensure compliance, and align technology with business goals. The role involves bridging IT operations and executive management, supporting AI initiatives, and managing regulatory requirements.

Location: Remote (US)

Responsibilities

• Lead in the enhancement and alignment of IT governance structures, providing expert guidance on strategy, process design, and regulatory documentation.
• Oversee evaluations to identify improvement areas, streamlines cross-board operations, and integrate change management practices.
• Deliver compliance and records management solutions, facilitate decision-making forums, and empower teams through training and knowledge transfer activities.
• Support the transformation and operations of IT Governance.
• Work with IT Governance Team to refine and enhance IT Governance Board (ITGB) strategy, processes and activities.
• Update and Integrate CR processes and procedures with broader IT Governance.
• Assist with redesigning the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and implement automation.
• Refresh DMCC processes in conjunction with new IT governance.
• Assist the agency in identifying AI use cases and overseeing the development of AI packages.
• Investigate emerging AI use case archetypes. Establish procedures aligned with agency policies to assess compliance with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate architecture, strategic assessment, and project activities adhering to the IT Governance Boards.
• Track, review, and interpret various laws, regulations and policies impacting agency.
• Identify requirements and revise MOUs as necessary; establish and carry out procedures to ensure ongoing MOU compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology related field plus ten (10) years of professional IT experience.
• Eligible candidates include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and individuals holding H1B visas.
• Must be able to successfully complete, pass, and maintain a public trust investigation.
• High proficiency in the comprehension and application of industry standard and best practice data governance and data management theories, principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• 10+ years’ experience in data governance, data analysis, data management, preferably in a large enterprise environment.
• Experience in practicing or facilitating stewardship in data governance and data management technical platforms related to activities around data cataloging, business glossary development, lineage and other relationship properties, stewardship engagement, metadata enrichment.
• High proficiency in the comprehension and application of industry standard and best practice data governance and data management theories, principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Excellent written/verbal skills, translating technical info, stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, benefits, and perks.
• Flexible work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Performance and recognition programs.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident).
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement 401K plan.

Additional Information

• Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status.
• Hiring preference to Native individuals and veterans with relevant expertise encouraged to apply.