Enterprise Data Steward

Job#: 3038497

Job Description:

Enterprise Data Steward

Apex Systems is seeking an Enterprise Data Steward in support of a clients Data Program by working directly with assigned data stewards to strengthen data management practices, improve data quality, and prepare datasets for quality measurement within our data governance tool.

In this role, the staff member will facilitate regular meetings with division-level stewards, guide them through required stewardship activities, and assist in developing scoping documentation, data dictionaries, and business rules. The staff member will also provide training and hands-on support to build data literacy and stewardship competency.

This position serves as the primary liaison between assigned business divisions and the organization's Data Program, ensuring stewardship activities are well-coordinated, consistent, and aligned with enterprise data quality priorities. The work focuses on coaching, coordination, and applying data management expertise to help stewards prepare their datasets for enterprise data quality measurement.

Key Responsibilities and Required Abilities

• Coordinate and support assigned data stewards by facilitating monthly check‑ins, guiding the creation of required artifacts (scoping, data dictionaries, business rules), serving as the primary liaison between divisions and the Data Program, and assisting stewards in preparing datasets for data quality measurement within the agency's data governance tool.
• Provide training, coaching, and support on data management, data quality concepts, and data stewardship practices.
• Support org-wide data quality and stewardship by providing subject‑area guidance for defining and measuring data quality, collaborating with system owners and SMEs to resolve complex data issues, promoting data literacy and consistent data management practices, and ensuring stewardship activities follow established standards, frameworks, and governance processes.

Knowledge and Experience Needed

• Strong understanding of data management principles, data quality concepts, and stewardship processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing, facilitate group discussions, and guide non-technical staff in data-related work.
• Experience helping users create or improve data dictionaries, business rules, or similar documentation.
• Ability to coordinate activities across divisions, manage priorities, and maintain organized documentation.
• Experience working in data governance, data stewardship, or a similar business-facing data role.

Tools & Additional Skills

• Familiarity with Collibra (preferred but not required; training can be provided).
• Proficiency with standard productivity tools (Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Mechanicsville, VA, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

June 16, 2026

Pay Range:

$57 - $67 per hour

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