Data Governance Lead - AFRC

Job Description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Data Governance Lead to oversee the governance, quality, accessibility, and compliance of historical, archival, records management, and knowledge management data supporting the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Directorate of Historical Services. This role leads data governance initiatives, develops enterprise policies and standards, improves data quality, and ensures compliance with federal information management requirements.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Lead data quality, integrity, metadata, and repository management initiatives.
• Improve accessibility and usability of historical and archival information assets.
• Support records management, electronic records lifecycle management, and compliance activities using systems such as AFRIMS and ERM.
• Establish metrics, dashboards, audits, and reporting processes to monitor program performance.
• Provide guidance on information governance, privacy, compliance, and data protection requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement continuous process improvements and reduce data backlogs.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the leadership.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Data Management, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6-8 years' experience required required in research administration, scientific project or program management involving the analysis of administrative concerns and the development of policies and procedures.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience developing policies, standards, and data quality frameworks.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of data governance, records lifecycle management, and information compliance practices.
• Experience supporting Air Force, DoD, or Federal Government programs.
• Familiarity with AFRIMS, eFOIA, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, or related enterprise platforms.
• May require US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with Department of Defense and Air Force requirements.
  
  

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods
  
  

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.
  
  

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $77,600-$100,479. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.
  
  

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.
  
  

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.