RTI International · 9 hours ago
Director, Data Governance
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expRTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. They are seeking a Director of Data Governance to establish and operationalize enterprise data governance and responsible AI frameworks, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations and client expectations. This role involves strategic leadership, partnership development, and fostering a culture of data literacy and accountability across the organization.
ConsultingEducationGovernmentNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Bob Miles
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and evolve RTI’s enterprise data governance framework, including data ownership, stewardship, metadata standards, data quality, lineage, classification, access, and lifecycle management
Establish and operationalize Responsible AI principles, policies, and guardrails aligned with ethical, legal, and regulatory expectations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, FIPS, sponsor and contractual requirements)
Ensure governance is embedded across data, analytics, and AI workflows in partnership with Legal, Privacy, Security, IT, Labs, and Research leadership
Develop and own RTI’s enterprise data governance strategy, ensuring alignment with ODAS priorities, RTI’s mission, and institute-wide strategic pillars
Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP of Data & AI Strategy, ODAS leadership, and senior stakeholders on data risk, AI ethics, and enterprise readiness
Support proposals, client engagements, audits, and due diligence by clearly articulating RTI’s governance posture and capabilities
Represent RTI in governance-related discussions with sponsors, partners, and external stakeholders as needed
Define and steward the federated governance operating model, including decision rights, RASCI, governance bodies, and escalation paths
Translate governance requirements into practical, usable standards, playbooks, templates, and guidance that enable data science, analytics, and AI delivery
Create governance processes that scale across decentralized research and consulting teams without impeding innovation or delivery
Lead and mature the stewardship operating model, including effective assignment, onboarding, enablement, and coordination of Data Owners, Domain Stewards, and Enterprise Data Stewards
Oversee governance intake, prioritization, and issue-resolution workflows across domains
Partner closely with infrastructure, privacy, security, legal, compliance, and research operations to ensure alignment with institutional and regulatory requirements
Drive institute-wide adoption through structured change management, communication, training, and stakeholder engagement
Champion a culture of data literacy, transparency, accountability, and responsible data and AI use
Lead and develop a governance team that may include roles such as Data Governance Manager, Data Catalog & Metadata Manager, and Enterprise Data Stewards
Define, track, and communicate governance KPIs, maturity metrics, and dashboards (e.g., data quality, adoption, compliance, reuse)
Continuously evolve governance frameworks in response to emerging AI use cases, regulatory changes, and business priorities
Ensure close alignment with AI governance and analytics workstreams through partnership with the Director of AI Strategy and ODAS peers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in data governance, data management, analytics, AI, or regulated environments
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise or federated data governance programs
Strong understanding of metadata management, data quality, data lifecycle management, cataloging, access management, regulatory compliance, and responsible AI
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively in matrixed, decentralized organizations
Excellent executive communication, facilitation, and change leadership skills
Bias toward action with the ability to balance long-term strategy and near-term delivery
Preferred
Experience with governance platforms such as Collibra, Atlan, Alation, or similar tools
Experience in scientific, academic, public sector, or highly regulated research environments
Experience with secondary-use governance, research data ecosystems, or data marketplaces
Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams
Company
RTI International
RTI is an independent, nonprofit institute that provides research, development, and technical services to government and commercial clients.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$18.06MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyAscendium Education Group
2024-09-17Grant· $0.8M
2023-10-23Grant· $0.5M
2023-04-13Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Michael H. Kaelin Jr.
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Linda Dimitropoulos
Sr. Director, Primary Data Collection, Data & Analytics Practice Area
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