POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Data Strategy and Partnerships, the Data Steward will enable the responsible use of data and artificial intelligence (AI) models for public benefit and research impact. This role will develop and implement comprehensive data governance programs, working collaboratively across the organization to ensure systematic and sustainable stewardship of data assets within Vector’s ownership and/or its computing environments.

• Develop and implement comprehensive data governance programs that align with Vector’s Data strategy

• Support the implementation and evolution of Vector’s organizational Data Strategy through standardized governance practices and policies

• Lead initiatives to establish governance standards for data collection, storage, transformation, and integration
• Ensure quality and integrity of data assets within Vector’s ownership and/or its computing environments through robust quality assurance, privacy standards, and data documentation
• Create and maintain metadata standards and data dictionaries to optimize data discoverability and usability for AI research
• Create and maintain documentation for internal and external stakeholders throughout the data lifecycle
• Collaborate with Vector researchers and technical staff to validate data suitability and readiness for AI/ML research
• Support the development and maintenance of partnerships with data stakeholders to enable data-driven research aligned with Vector’s governance framework
• Participate in external working groups and committees to advance Vector’s data governance initiatives
• Provide advisory support to the Data Operations portfolio to enable effective data collaborations and implementation of data agreements
• Develop and maintain a Cybersecurity Risk Management Plan in consultation and collaboration with the Data & Technology team, and support compliance functions such as credentialing standards, and audit/monitoring
• Pursue governance-related research that aligns with Vector’s Data Strategy
• Other related duties as assigned