HR Data Governance

HR Data Governance

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior HR Data Governance Specialist to join our Digital Talent Strategy team. The role will lead and drive data governance practices across our current and future HR technology ecosystem, processes and downstream systems. This is a strategic individual contributor role that ensures the quality, consistency, integrity, and compliance of HR data throughout the employee lifecycle.

You will partner closely with HR operations, HRIS, HR analytics, compliance, and IT teams to define HR standards, steward HR data assets, and enable trustworthy HR metrics and reporting.

Responsibilities:

Data Governance Strategy & Execution

• Lead the definition and implementation of HR data governance frameworks, policies, and standards

• Act as a data steward for key HR data domains  

• Develop and manage HR data dictionaries and taxonomies

Data Integrity & Reporting

• Monitor, audit, and enhance data quality across HR systems and down/upstream systems (e.g., Workday, other HR tech, data warehouse, data lake, in-house tools)

• Define and implement data validation, exception handling, and cleansing routines

• Collaborate with HRIS and IT to resolve systemic data issues and root causes

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure alignment with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and internal data handling policies

• Partner with legal and compliance teams to manage data access, retention, and security protocols

• Assist with audits, risk assessments, and control testing related to HR data 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with People Analytics, HRIS, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure data readiness for reporting, analytics, and AI/ML use cases

• Provide guidance on data design for new systems, processes, and integrations

• Serve as a subject matter expert on HR data lineage, ownership, and governance

Enablement & Education

• Train HR and business users on data stewardship responsibilities and governance processes

• Promote a culture of data literacy and accountability across the HR function

• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and governance frameworks  

Qualifications:

Required: 

• 7+ years of experience in HR data governance or data management

• Proven experience defining and implementing data governance frameworks

• Deep understanding of HR data domains and structures across the employee lifecycle

• Experience overseeing the data life cycle, identifying and resolving data quality issues, including root cause analysis

• Experience with HR technologies (Workday is a plus) and data integrations

• Strong understanding of data privacy and compliance regulations

Desired:

• Experience in a large and matrixed organization

• Background in process improvement or lean data operations

• Certification in data governance, data management, or HR systems  

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$73,800-$155,100

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.