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Job Title : Enterprise Data Steward Work Type : Onsite Location : Richmond, VA Start Date : 07/13/2026 End Date : 06/30/2027 Industry Category : Information Technology / Government Services Employment Type : 1099 Contract Requisition ID : 805931 Overview We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Steward to support the agency's enterprise Data Program by strengthening data management practices, improving data quality, and advancing data governance initiatives. This is a business-facing data stewardship role focused on coaching, stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and coordination—not software development, architecture, or IT engineering. The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator who can guide business stakeholders through structured data stewardship processes while serving as the primary liaison between agency divisions and the Data Program. Application Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates must: Physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment. Be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future. Participate in both web cam and in-person interviews as part of the selection process. Provide a valid candidate email address at the time of submission. Job Description The Enterprise Data Steward will partner directly with assigned business divisions to improve enterprise data quality, strengthen stewardship practices, and prepare organizational datasets for quality measurement within VDOT's data governance platform. This position serves as the primary point of contact for assigned data stewards, leading client relationships, facilitating stewardship activities, providing coaching and training, and ensuring governance deliverables are completed consistently and on schedule. The successful candidate will help foster data literacy across the organization while promoting standardized data management practices that support enterprise data governance objectives. Responsibilities Client Relationship Management Serve as the primary client-facing representative for assigned business divisions. Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders through clear communication and collaborative engagement. Lead meetings, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure timely completion of stewardship deliverables. Guide business users through structured data stewardship activities and governance requirements. Data Stewardship & Governance Coordinate monthly stewardship meetings and ongoing engagement with assigned data stewards. Assist with developing data scoping documentation, data dictionaries, business rules, and related governance artifacts. Support the preparation of datasets for enterprise data quality measurement within the agency's data governance platform. Promote consistent application of enterprise data governance standards and stewardship practices. Training & Data Quality Support Deliver coaching, training, and hands-on guidance related to data management, data quality, and stewardship principles. Support agency-wide efforts to improve data literacy and stewardship competency. Collaborate with business subject matter experts and system owners to address complex data quality issues. Provide guidance on defining, measuring, and improving enterprise data quality. Operational Coordination Coordinate activities across multiple business divisions while managing priorities and documentation. Maintain organized records of stewardship activities, governance artifacts, and project deliverables. Ensure stewardship efforts remain aligned with enterprise data quality objectives and governance frameworks. Requirements Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills. Demonstrated ability to coach, facilitate, and guide business stakeholders through structured processes. Strong