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Data Governance Lead roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Employers in financial services, healthcare, and enterprise tech regularly sponsor this role given the specialized intersection of data policy, compliance frameworks, and stakeholder management it demands.
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Get Access To All JobsShape the Future of Aerospace Innovation at Astronics
The Data Governance Lead will step into a program with foundational architecture in place, and play an integral part in operationalizing and scaling across our global enterprise. Through cross-functional collaboration and strong communication skills, this position owns the data governance program, implementing policies and focusing on continuous improvement initiatives to support regulatory compliance, engineering data management, manufacturing traceability, and data-driven decision making.
In addition to a collaborative culture at a long-standing organization committed to continued growth, Astronics offers:
- Competitive base salary with quarterly bonus opportunities
- Hybrid role, work two days onsite in our East Aurora, NY office
- 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
- 401(k) with company contribution and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life benefits
Week-long Christmas shutdown and paid holidays
What You’ll Do
- Own, operationalize, and continuously improve the enterprise data governance framework established through the organizational data governance strategy and roadmap
- Lead the knowledge transfer and transition from our Data Governance Strategy & Roadmap engagement, taking ownership of all deliverables including the operating model, policies, roadmap, use cases, and pilot results
- Manage data ownership, stewardship roles, and accountability models across business domains, consistent with the established Data Governance Operating Model
- Implement, apply, and mature data governance policies, standards, and procedures for data quality, metadata management, lineage, and master data management, building on the established governance framework
- Partner with finance, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure critical aerospace data (design data, configuration data, part traceability, etc.) is governed appropriately
- Support the implementation and operationalization of data governance tooling (data catalog, lineage, and data quality platforms) in alignment with established functional requirements and current ERP system implementation project architecture
- Serve as the data governance authority, ensuring PLM, D365, and MES data assets meet quality, lineage, and compliance standards required for automation, AI, and digital thread objectives
- Drive adoption of data governance principles across business domains and measure adherence using defined KPIs
- Implement data governance processes for managing regulated and sensitive data in alignment with enterprise compliance frameworks for ITAR, EAR, and related data security standards
- Lead initiatives to improve data quality, consistency, and accessibility across enterprise systems including PLM, ERP, MES, and analytics platforms
- Partner with IT functional leads to ensure data governance policies align with CMMC, SOX, ITAR/EAR, and enterprise compliance requirements
- Establish and monitor data governance KPIs and data quality metrics
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Management, or equivalent work experience
- 7+ years of experience in data management, data governance, data architecture, or related disciplines
- Experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and operating models
- Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, metadata management, data quality, and master data management
- Familiarity with one or more data governance and catalog platforms (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Microsoft Purview, or similar)
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industries, including relevant knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements, is preferred
- Familiarity with aerospace or manufacturing environments and associated data systems (PLM, ERP, MES) is preferred
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills
Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here:
- Flexibility that works: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off + hybrid work week options
- Professional growth: Continuing education support, certifications, and exposure to data governance on a global scale
- A culture that values balance: Work with a high-performing, motivated team that also promotes positivity and collaboration
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary: $130,000-160,000 annually, influenced by several factors including experience, skill set, education, certifications, market conditions, and business needs
- Generous Time Off: Starting with 120 hours of paid time off annually, plus 12 paid holidays per year
- Competitive rewards: Benefits start the first of the month after hire, quarterly bonus tied to company profitability, 401(k) with 3% company contribution, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid holidays (including a full Christmas week shutdown), and comprehensive health/vision/dental coverage
This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
Shape the Future of Aerospace Innovation at Astronics
The Data Governance Lead will step into a program with foundational architecture in place, and play an integral part in operationalizing and scaling across our global enterprise. Through cross-functional collaboration and strong communication skills, this position owns the data governance program, implementing policies and focusing on continuous improvement initiatives to support regulatory compliance, engineering data management, manufacturing traceability, and data-driven decision making.
In addition to a collaborative culture at a long-standing organization committed to continued growth, Astronics offers:
- Competitive base salary with quarterly bonus opportunities
- Hybrid role, work two days onsite in our East Aurora, NY office
- 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
- 401(k) with company contribution and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life benefits
Week-long Christmas shutdown and paid holidays
What You’ll Do
- Own, operationalize, and continuously improve the enterprise data governance framework established through the organizational data governance strategy and roadmap
- Lead the knowledge transfer and transition from our Data Governance Strategy & Roadmap engagement, taking ownership of all deliverables including the operating model, policies, roadmap, use cases, and pilot results
- Manage data ownership, stewardship roles, and accountability models across business domains, consistent with the established Data Governance Operating Model
- Implement, apply, and mature data governance policies, standards, and procedures for data quality, metadata management, lineage, and master data management, building on the established governance framework
- Partner with finance, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure critical aerospace data (design data, configuration data, part traceability, etc.) is governed appropriately
- Support the implementation and operationalization of data governance tooling (data catalog, lineage, and data quality platforms) in alignment with established functional requirements and current ERP system implementation project architecture
- Serve as the data governance authority, ensuring PLM, D365, and MES data assets meet quality, lineage, and compliance standards required for automation, AI, and digital thread objectives
- Drive adoption of data governance principles across business domains and measure adherence using defined KPIs
- Implement data governance processes for managing regulated and sensitive data in alignment with enterprise compliance frameworks for ITAR, EAR, and related data security standards
- Lead initiatives to improve data quality, consistency, and accessibility across enterprise systems including PLM, ERP, MES, and analytics platforms
- Partner with IT functional leads to ensure data governance policies align with CMMC, SOX, ITAR/EAR, and enterprise compliance requirements
- Establish and monitor data governance KPIs and data quality metrics
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Management, or equivalent work experience
- 7+ years of experience in data management, data governance, data architecture, or related disciplines
- Experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and operating models
- Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, metadata management, data quality, and master data management
- Familiarity with one or more data governance and catalog platforms (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Microsoft Purview, or similar)
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industries, including relevant knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements, is preferred
- Familiarity with aerospace or manufacturing environments and associated data systems (PLM, ERP, MES) is preferred
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills
Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here:
- Flexibility that works: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off + hybrid work week options
- Professional growth: Continuing education support, certifications, and exposure to data governance on a global scale
- A culture that values balance: Work with a high-performing, motivated team that also promotes positivity and collaboration
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary: $130,000-160,000 annually, influenced by several factors including experience, skill set, education, certifications, market conditions, and business needs
- Generous Time Off: Starting with 120 hours of paid time off annually, plus 12 paid holidays per year
- Competitive rewards: Benefits start the first of the month after hire, quarterly bonus tied to company profitability, 401(k) with 3% company contribution, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid holidays (including a full Christmas week shutdown), and comprehensive health/vision/dental coverage
This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Data Governance Lead
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
Data Governance Lead positions typically qualify under EB-2 when the role requires a master's degree in information management, computer science, or a related field. Document any graduate-level credentials and specialized certifications like CDMP before your employer initiates the PERM process.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have filed PERM applications for data governance or data management roles. Companies already familiar with the process move faster and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing due to compliance concerns.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate to surface Data Governance Lead openings at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This cuts the time spent cold-applying to companies that haven't sponsored PERM cases in your occupation category.
Clarify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL assigns your role a prevailing wage level at PERM filing, which must match or fall below your actual offered salary. Ask your employer which SOC code they plan to file under so you can verify the wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before signing your offer letter.
Build documentation that supports specialty occupation status
Employers sometimes underestimate how closely USCIS scrutinizes data governance roles at the I-140 stage. Gather job descriptions from published industry frameworks, O*NET occupation profiles, and internal governance charters that confirm a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field is standard for the role.
Understand how your country of birth affects your green card timeline
EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates move independently, and applicants born in India or China face backlogs that can stretch years. Review the monthly Visa Bulletin with your employer's attorney to decide whether concurrent filing of the I-140 and I-485 is available to you now.
Green Card Data Governance Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Governance Lead role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Data Governance Lead positions qualify for EB-2 because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as information management, computer science, or business analytics, and often a master's degree in practice. If the employer's internal requirements meet the advanced-degree threshold, EB-2 is the stronger filing path. EB-3 remains available for roles where a four-year degree is the stated minimum.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process requires the employer to conduct a supervised recruitment campaign and certify no qualified U.S. worker was available, which takes longer upfront but results in a permanent immigration outcome rather than a renewable status.
What documentation should I prepare before my employer files PERM for a data governance role?
Gather your official transcripts, any graduate-level diplomas, and professional certifications relevant to data governance such as the Certified Data Management Professional credential. You'll also need a detailed employment history that maps your past roles to the specialty occupation requirements USCIS reviews at the I-140 stage. Gaps between your degree field and your current role should be addressed with supporting documentation before your employer's attorney drafts the labor certification.
How do I find Data Governance Lead jobs where employers are already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Data Governance Lead openings filtered by employers with verified PERM and employment-based sponsorship history, so you're not wasting applications on companies that have never navigated the labor certification process. Targeting employers with existing PERM filings in data management or governance occupations significantly shortens the path from job offer to filing.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, your employer can initiate PERM labor certification while you maintain valid H-1B status. Filing early matters because your priority date is established when USCIS receives the approved I-140 petition, not when PERM is filed. For applicants born in countries without backlogs, concurrent filing of the I-140 and I-485 may be possible once PERM is certified, potentially compressing the overall timeline.