Job Description Shape the Future of Engineering at BAE Systems
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced software and electronics – from developing world-class autonomous mission management capabilities to advanced data analytics to support the warfighters and the intelligence community. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.
Imagine being at the forefront of a seismic shift in the way engineering is done. BAE Systems Model Based Engineering Capability Group (MBE CG) is on a mission to transform engineering through digitalization. Were seeking a visionary Data Governance Specialist to join our team and help propel this revolution forward.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Governance Specialist to play a critical role in establishing and maintaining the integrity, quality, and security of data within our Digital Engineering Environment. This role will be instrumental in supporting our Digital Thread initiative, focusing specifically on the governance of digital thread configuration data and related data that flows through the lifecycle of our products. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of data governance principles, experience digital engineering principles, and a passion for ensuring data is a trusted asset. You will work closely with Engineering, IT, and other stakeholders to define, implement, and enforce data governance policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Data Governance Framework Development: Assist in the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive data governance framework for Digital Engineering data, aligned with industry best practices (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
- Digital Thread Data Focus: Specifically focus on data governance relating to the Digital Thread – ensuring traceability, consistency, and accuracy of data as it moves through design, analysis, manufacturing, and support.
- Data Governance: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce data governance policies, procedures, and standards that ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
- Metadata Management: Define and maintain metadata standards to ensure data is discoverable, understandable, and usable. Contribute to the development of a data dictionary/catalog.
- Tool Implementation and Management: Work with our technical teams to implement and manage data quality tools, prior experience of one of the major tools is a plus (Attacama, Precisely, Anomalo, Collibra)
- Data Quality Monitoring and Reporting: Develop and execute data quality monitoring processes to identify, assess, and mitigate data quality issues. Provide regular reporting to stakeholders on data quality metrics and trends.
- Data Quality Assessments: Conduct regular data quality assessments to identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for data quality enhancements.
- Data Incident Management: Participate in data incident management processes to identify, contain, and resolve data quality issues.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders across the organization to understand data quality requirements, provide training, and ensure data quality best practices are adopted.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve our data quality framework and processes.
Join our team of trailblazers and help shape the future of engineering at BAE Systems. If you have a strong passion for data governance and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.