Data Governance Analyst

This announcement is for the DHS-Wide Career Expo in Buffalo NY. Applicants must register for the Career Expo to apply and be considered. is an open continuous announcement with two cutoff Dates:

• 08/28/2026
• 09/02/2026

This position is in the Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO) Office of Innovation Office of Technology and Innovation Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The mission of the OIG is to conduct and supervise audits investigations and inspections and evaluations relating to the programs and operations of the Department.

Typical assignments for GS-11 include:

• Assist in implementing and monitoring data governance activities for the OIG under the direction and supervision of senior OCDO staff including drafting sections of data governance guidance standards and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining data governance artifacts including business glossary entries data catalog records and data asset inventory updates under established templates and procedures.
• Compile and organizes data quality reporting inputs from program offices and Data Stewards using established templates and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining tracking logs for open data quality findings and remediation status.
• Assist in developing and updating data governance training materials job aids and reference guides under the direction of senior staff.
• Assist in preparing materials for data governance meetings working group sessions and stakeholder outreach activities.
• Respond to routine request from program office staff for information on data governance policies and procedures; refers complex or non-routine matters to senior staff.

Typical assignments for GS-12/13 include:

• Develop implement and monitor the OIG data governance framework including establishing and maintaining data governance and management guidance standards and procedure to ensure data quality accessibility and security.
• Interpret and apply federal data policies including the Federal Data Strategy Evidence Act and relevant privacy and security laws to OIG governance activities; determines how agency guidance and standards must be structured to achieve compliance and advises leadership on compliance posture.
• Establish and own the OIGs agency-wide data quality governance framework including data quality standards key performance indicator definitions measurement criteria and reporting requirements against which Data Stewards conduct technical assessments.
• Design develop implement and continuously evaluate a comprehensive data governance training and data literacy program for the OIG.
• Serve as the authoritative OCDO point of contact and subject matter expert on data governance for all OIG program offices providing definitive guidance on directives standards and practices.

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
• You must successfully pass a background investigation
• You must be able to obtain Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Selective Service registration required
• Completion of 1 year probationary period may be required
• Submission of Performance Appraisal is mandatory

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 09/02/2026of this announcement.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.