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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
At HDR, our employee ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next-generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
This role shapes how our data is defined, used, and reused across our Federal Programs and HDR.
We’re looking for a Federal Data Steward to help bring clarity and consistency to how data is defined, shared, and used across all Federal Market Sectors and their embodied service lines within HDR. This is a leadership role, not an IT or compliance position, and it plays a key part in enabling better business decisions, data reuse, and project delivery excellence.
This role is not expected to be the subject matter expert across all Federal business lines. Instead, the Federal Data Steward defines how data practices are established, aligned, and sustained across the HDR Federal practice by coordinating and enabling subject matter experts and technical authorities within each domain. This role is ideal for technical leaders who can shape “how work gets done” and extend that influence on how data supports our business. This role exists to empower our teams to define data once, understand it the same way, and reuse it confidently across projects, teams, and time.
This business leadership role connects operations, business development, contracting, compliance, and project delivery to establish common data standards and accountability across Federal Market Sectors.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include:
- Aligning HDR's internal data with external government sources such as SAM.gov and FPDS
- Promoting data quality and ownership
- Enabling consistent reporting, compliance, marketing, and business development activities
- Working with federal subject matter experts and business leaders to define, maintain, and govern critical data throughout its lifecycle
- Helping teams confidently reuse trusted information across projects, contracts, and systems
- Serving as the advocate for Federal data quality and data accountability
- Helping teams understand how project information entered during project execution ultimately supports contract compliance, federal reporting, corporate analytics, market intelligence, and strategic business decisions
Why This Role Matters
Across the company, we all rely on data to plan work, deliver projects, answer questions, and make decisions. But when data is defined differently from team to team, project to project, or region to region, it becomes harder to trust, harder to reuse, and harder to scale. People spend time reconciling definitions, rebuilding datasets, or explaining what something really means instead of using the data to drive decisions that move work forward. Data Stewardship helps fix this at the source.
By clearly defining how our data aligns to proper business terminology, and by creating a shared understanding of data for our delivery teams, this role will support turning our data into solutions that our Federal practice and employees can confidently use, reuse, and build upon. It reduces confusion, prevents rework, and makes it easier for teams to answer questions to deliver their work without needing to start from scratch every time.
For project teams, this will result in less time cleaning up data and more time delivering. For technical staff, it means clearer expectations and fewer one-off requests. For leaders, it means faster, more consistent answers and greater confidence in the insights they rely on. For HDR, it means enterprise and project data that is ready to support analytics, automation, and AI in a way that reflects how we work.
This role is about making data simpler, more useful, and more connected to the way we do business, today and in the future.
What You’ll Do
- Establish and coordinate a network of SME expertise across the Federal practice to define technical standards, while ensuring alignment to Federal data practices and enterprise expectations
- Develop and maintain business-aligned data definitions for key engineering and technical terms that support structured data models, reporting, automation, and AI use cases
- Use your technical network to build alignment and consensus around data processes, priority, and expected use
- Work with Federal Support Group, Federal Marketing Team, Compliance, and Project teams to understand standards and governance for federal project and contract data, ensuring consistency across HDR systems and alignment with FPDS and other government procurement records
- Partner with Federal Support Group, Federal Marketing Team, Compliance, and Project teams to improve data quality, resolve discrepancies, and maintain a single source of truth for federal data
- Define and steward key federal data elements, including federal-specific requirements (connectivity of task orders and IDIQs/IDCs, PIIDs, UEIs, Small Business compliance, etc.), clients, and project marketing data, to support compliance, reporting, analytics, and growth initiatives
- Drive adoption of data standards and accountability practices that enable accurate reporting and informed decision-making using trusted AI and automation solutions
- Collaborate with other Business Group Data Stewards while advocating for Federal Business Group system requirements and improvements
- Promote consistent, responsible use of technical data, including access, data quality, Federal practice for format, and reuse
- Support governance of externally sourced datasets (access, approvals, inventory awareness, storage, and lifecycle considerations)
- Promote data fluency across the Federal Market Sectors
- Coordinate with the Technology Director and Professional Services and Delivery Director to align data workflows and initiatives to Federal Strategy
- Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of data standards, practices, and tools across the Federal practice
- Regularly communicate and collaborate with other Data Stewards, Enterprise Data Science Teams, and Enterprise Data Operations staff
- Ensure new tools identified for implementation within the Federal programs are aligned to data strategy
What This Role Is
- Embedded in the Federal Business Group (not an IT role)
- Enablement-focused and collaborative
- Part of technology leadership, focused on supporting effective project delivery
- Connected to a broader Data Steward network
- Focused on defining and enabling use of Federal and service line data
People Who Would be a Great Fit
- Understand how data is delivered, defined and used in the federal industry and on projects
- Trusted by peers and leaders
- Can translate complex practices into clear, usable guidance
- Are comfortable making decisions and driving consensus
- Have strong data fluency (and curiosity to keep learning)
- Bring a solid technical network you can tap for feedback and alignment
- Demonstrate credibility in data, technology, and delivery practices and can influence teams through clarity, consistency, and outcomes
- Able to clearly communicate the importance of data integrity at all levels of the organization
- This role is not intended for early-career staff or as a learning assignment, but for established leaders with influence and credibility
What Success Looks Like
This role establishes repeatable data practices by defining how data is captured, structured, governed, and reused across systems, workflows, and delivery teams. Success depends on driving adoption and aligning people, process, and technology rather than owning technical definitions in isolation.
- Maintaining a Federal service line data glossary that people use
- BGs have a well-known, go-to steward who can train staff and answer data questions
- Data definitions and classifications translate into data models and AI tools that are reliable and structured enough to answer the questions leaders and teams care about
- Teams have the tools available to them to effectively leverage data for their project delivery and pursuits
- Teams proactively reference shared definitions instead of creating local terminology
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ten years of strategic leadership experience focused on growing, developing and leading Federal teams in change management and working with data
- Fifteen years of overall experience providing diverse data centric solutions and services to an organization and the industry
- Demonstrated experience managing, governing, or analyzing federal contract, project, and procurement data, including familiarity with FPDS, SAM.gov, federal contract vehicles, and government reporting requirements
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, establish data standards, and influence diverse stakeholders across business development, contracts, compliance, operations, and project delivery organizations
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, data science, business, computer science, or related discipline or equivalent related experience
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in a related field
- Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
- Ability to work cooperatively with other leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers
- Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
WHAT WE BELIEVE
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
COMPENSATION
- California: $85,778-$139,250
- Colorado: $77,980-$122,540
- Illinois: $85,778-$122,540
- Maryland: $81,879-$116,970
- Massachusetts: $93,576-$133,680
- Minnesota: $81,879-$116,970
- Montana: $70,182-$105,830
- Nevada: $77,980-$111,400
- New Jersey: $89,677-$139,250
- New York: $97,475-$139,250
- Ohio: $77,980-$111,400
- Virginia: $77,980-$111,400
- Washington DC: $93,576-$133,680
- Washington State: $93,576-$133,680
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha
Other Locations:
United States-Ohio-Cincinnati
United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
United States-Washington-Bellevue
United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne
United States-Missouri-Kansas City
United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls
United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park
United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale
United States-Tennessee-Nashville
United States-New Jersey-Newark
United States-Maryland-Baltimore
United States-Louisiana-New Orleans
United States-Texas-Fort Worth
United States-Montana-Missoula
United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC
United States-Florida-Pensacola
United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque
United States-Texas-Houston
United States-California-Irvine
United States-Wisconsin-Madison
United States-Nevada-Reno
United States-South Carolina-Charleston
United States-Virginia-Roanoke
United States-Iowa-Des Moines
United States-South Carolina-Columbia
United States-Virginia-Vienna
United States-California-Folsom
United States-Oregon-Portland
United States-Montana-Bozeman
United States-Florida-Orlando
United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis
United States-Washington-Seattle
United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
United States-Nevada-Las Vegas
United States-Montana-Billings
United States-Texas-Dallas
United States-California-San Diego
United States-Virginia-Arlington
United States-Michigan-Lansing
United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
United States-Virginia-Glen Allen
United States-Texas-Austin
United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach
United States-Florida-Miami
United States-Massachusetts-Boston
United States-Colorado-Denver
United States-New Jersey-Pennington
United States-California-Sacramento
United States-Missouri-St Louis
United States-New York-New York
United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor
United States-Utah-Salt Lake City
United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs
United States-Virginia-Alexandria
United States-Arizona-Phoenix
United States-North Dakota-Bismarck
United States-Kentucky-Louisville
United States-Georgia-Atlanta
United States-California-Walnut Creek
United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge
United States-Virginia-Richmond
United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake
United States-Florida-Jacksonville
United States-Illinois-Chicago
United States-California-Los Angeles
United States-Idaho-Boise
United States-North Carolina-Raleigh
United States-Ohio-Cleveland
United States-South Carolina-Fort Mill
United States-Florida-Tampa
United States-Texas-San Antonio
United States-West Virginia-Charleston
United States-Ohio-Columbus
United States-Kentucky-Lexington
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
INDUSTRY
Power
JOB POSTING
Nov 5, 2026
INTRODUCTION
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
At HDR, our employee ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next-generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
This role shapes how our data is defined, used, and reused across our Federal Programs and HDR.
We’re looking for a Federal Data Steward to help bring clarity and consistency to how data is defined, shared, and used across all Federal Market Sectors and their embodied service lines within HDR. This is a leadership role, not an IT or compliance position, and it plays a key part in enabling better business decisions, data reuse, and project delivery excellence.
This role is not expected to be the subject matter expert across all Federal business lines. Instead, the Federal Data Steward defines how data practices are established, aligned, and sustained across the HDR Federal practice by coordinating and enabling subject matter experts and technical authorities within each domain. This role is ideal for technical leaders who can shape “how work gets done” and extend that influence on how data supports our business. This role exists to empower our teams to define data once, understand it the same way, and reuse it confidently across projects, teams, and time.
This business leadership role connects operations, business development, contracting, compliance, and project delivery to establish common data standards and accountability across Federal Market Sectors.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include:
- Aligning HDR's internal data with external government sources such as SAM.gov and FPDS
- Promoting data quality and ownership
- Enabling consistent reporting, compliance, marketing, and business development activities
- Working with federal subject matter experts and business leaders to define, maintain, and govern critical data throughout its lifecycle
- Helping teams confidently reuse trusted information across projects, contracts, and systems
- Serving as the advocate for Federal data quality and data accountability
- Helping teams understand how project information entered during project execution ultimately supports contract compliance, federal reporting, corporate analytics, market intelligence, and strategic business decisions
Why This Role Matters
Across the company, we all rely on data to plan work, deliver projects, answer questions, and make decisions. But when data is defined differently from team to team, project to project, or region to region, it becomes harder to trust, harder to reuse, and harder to scale. People spend time reconciling definitions, rebuilding datasets, or explaining what something really means instead of using the data to drive decisions that move work forward. Data Stewardship helps fix this at the source.
By clearly defining how our data aligns to proper business terminology, and by creating a shared understanding of data for our delivery teams, this role will support turning our data into solutions that our Federal practice and employees can confidently use, reuse, and build upon. It reduces confusion, prevents rework, and makes it easier for teams to answer questions to deliver their work without needing to start from scratch every time.
For project teams, this will result in less time cleaning up data and more time delivering. For technical staff, it means clearer expectations and fewer one-off requests. For leaders, it means faster, more consistent answers and greater confidence in the insights they rely on. For HDR, it means enterprise and project data that is ready to support analytics, automation, and AI in a way that reflects how we work.
This role is about making data simpler, more useful, and more connected to the way we do business, today and in the future.
What You’ll Do
- Establish and coordinate a network of SME expertise across the Federal practice to define technical standards, while ensuring alignment to Federal data practices and enterprise expectations
- Develop and maintain business-aligned data definitions for key engineering and technical terms that support structured data models, reporting, automation, and AI use cases
- Use your technical network to build alignment and consensus around data processes, priority, and expected use
- Work with Federal Support Group, Federal Marketing Team, Compliance, and Project teams to understand standards and governance for federal project and contract data, ensuring consistency across HDR systems and alignment with FPDS and other government procurement records
- Partner with Federal Support Group, Federal Marketing Team, Compliance, and Project teams to improve data quality, resolve discrepancies, and maintain a single source of truth for federal data
- Define and steward key federal data elements, including federal-specific requirements (connectivity of task orders and IDIQs/IDCs, PIIDs, UEIs, Small Business compliance, etc.), clients, and project marketing data, to support compliance, reporting, analytics, and growth initiatives
- Drive adoption of data standards and accountability practices that enable accurate reporting and informed decision-making using trusted AI and automation solutions
- Collaborate with other Business Group Data Stewards while advocating for Federal Business Group system requirements and improvements
- Promote consistent, responsible use of technical data, including access, data quality, Federal practice for format, and reuse
- Support governance of externally sourced datasets (access, approvals, inventory awareness, storage, and lifecycle considerations)
- Promote data fluency across the Federal Market Sectors
- Coordinate with the Technology Director and Professional Services and Delivery Director to align data workflows and initiatives to Federal Strategy
- Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of data standards, practices, and tools across the Federal practice
- Regularly communicate and collaborate with other Data Stewards, Enterprise Data Science Teams, and Enterprise Data Operations staff
- Ensure new tools identified for implementation within the Federal programs are aligned to data strategy
What This Role Is
- Embedded in the Federal Business Group (not an IT role)
- Enablement-focused and collaborative
- Part of technology leadership, focused on supporting effective project delivery
- Connected to a broader Data Steward network
- Focused on defining and enabling use of Federal and service line data
People Who Would be a Great Fit
- Understand how data is delivered, defined and used in the federal industry and on projects
- Trusted by peers and leaders
- Can translate complex practices into clear, usable guidance
- Are comfortable making decisions and driving consensus
- Have strong data fluency (and curiosity to keep learning)
- Bring a solid technical network you can tap for feedback and alignment
- Demonstrate credibility in data, technology, and delivery practices and can influence teams through clarity, consistency, and outcomes
- Able to clearly communicate the importance of data integrity at all levels of the organization
- This role is not intended for early-career staff or as a learning assignment, but for established leaders with influence and credibility
What Success Looks Like
This role establishes repeatable data practices by defining how data is captured, structured, governed, and reused across systems, workflows, and delivery teams. Success depends on driving adoption and aligning people, process, and technology rather than owning technical definitions in isolation.
- Maintaining a Federal service line data glossary that people use
- BGs have a well-known, go-to steward who can train staff and answer data questions
- Data definitions and classifications translate into data models and AI tools that are reliable and structured enough to answer the questions leaders and teams care about
- Teams have the tools available to them to effectively leverage data for their project delivery and pursuits
- Teams proactively reference shared definitions instead of creating local terminology
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ten years of strategic leadership experience focused on growing, developing and leading Federal teams in change management and working with data
- Fifteen years of overall experience providing diverse data centric solutions and services to an organization and the industry
- Demonstrated experience managing, governing, or analyzing federal contract, project, and procurement data, including familiarity with FPDS, SAM.gov, federal contract vehicles, and government reporting requirements
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, establish data standards, and influence diverse stakeholders across business development, contracts, compliance, operations, and project delivery organizations
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, data science, business, computer science, or related discipline or equivalent related experience
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in a related field
- Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
- Ability to work cooperatively with other leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers
- Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
WHAT WE BELIEVE
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
COMPENSATION
- California: $85,778-$139,250
- Colorado: $77,980-$122,540
- Illinois: $85,778-$122,540
- Maryland: $81,879-$116,970
- Massachusetts: $93,576-$133,680
- Minnesota: $81,879-$116,970
- Montana: $70,182-$105,830
- Nevada: $77,980-$111,400
- New Jersey: $89,677-$139,250
- New York: $97,475-$139,250
- Ohio: $77,980-$111,400
- Virginia: $77,980-$111,400
- Washington DC: $93,576-$133,680
- Washington State: $93,576-$133,680
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha
Other Locations:
United States-Ohio-Cincinnati
United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
United States-Washington-Bellevue
United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne
United States-Missouri-Kansas City
United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls
United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park
United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale
United States-Tennessee-Nashville
United States-New Jersey-Newark
United States-Maryland-Baltimore
United States-Louisiana-New Orleans
United States-Texas-Fort Worth
United States-Montana-Missoula
United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC
United States-Florida-Pensacola
United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque
United States-Texas-Houston
United States-California-Irvine
United States-Wisconsin-Madison
United States-Nevada-Reno
United States-South Carolina-Charleston
United States-Virginia-Roanoke
United States-Iowa-Des Moines
United States-South Carolina-Columbia
United States-Virginia-Vienna
United States-California-Folsom
United States-Oregon-Portland
United States-Montana-Bozeman
United States-Florida-Orlando
United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis
United States-Washington-Seattle
United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
United States-Nevada-Las Vegas
United States-Montana-Billings
United States-Texas-Dallas
United States-California-San Diego
United States-Virginia-Arlington
United States-Michigan-Lansing
United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
United States-Virginia-Glen Allen
United States-Texas-Austin
United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach
United States-Florida-Miami
United States-Massachusetts-Boston
United States-Colorado-Denver
United States-New Jersey-Pennington
United States-California-Sacramento
United States-Missouri-St Louis
United States-New York-New York
United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor
United States-Utah-Salt Lake City
United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs
United States-Virginia-Alexandria
United States-Arizona-Phoenix
United States-North Dakota-Bismarck
United States-Kentucky-Louisville
United States-Georgia-Atlanta
United States-California-Walnut Creek
United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge
United States-Virginia-Richmond
United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake
United States-Florida-Jacksonville
United States-Illinois-Chicago
United States-California-Los Angeles
United States-Idaho-Boise
United States-North Carolina-Raleigh
United States-Ohio-Cleveland
United States-South Carolina-Fort Mill
United States-Florida-Tampa
United States-Texas-San Antonio
United States-West Virginia-Charleston
United States-Ohio-Columbus
United States-Kentucky-Lexington
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
INDUSTRY
Power
JOB POSTING
Nov 5, 2026
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Map your degree to EB-2 or EB-3
Data Steward roles typically require a bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, or a related field. If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive data governance experience, you qualify for EB-2, which can shorten your overall timeline compared to EB-3 skilled worker.
Pull your O*NET occupation profile early
O*NET classifies Data Steward work under data quality and information management occupations. Your employer's PERM attorney will use this classification to define the minimum requirements for the role, so reviewing O*NET before interviews helps you align your resume language with what the labor certification will document.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your specific SOC code and metropolitan area before you negotiate, so you know whether the offered salary satisfies DOL's requirement.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Target employers with a documented history of sponsoring employment-based green cards for data roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship activity, letting you focus your applications on organizations that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process rather than those doing it for the first time.
Ask about PERM recruitment timing during interviews
PERM labor certification requires the employer to run a mandatory recruitment test before filing, which typically takes several months. Ask hiring managers whether they have an immigration attorney on retainer and whether they've completed PERM filings for similar roles, so you're not the organization's first attempt.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date is locked. If your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without losing that date. Confirm both conditions are met before resigning, since losing an early priority date can add years to your wait.
Green Card Data Steward: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card categories apply to Data Steward roles?
Most Data Steward positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in data governance or information management. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree fall under EB-3 professional. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine the category based on the documented minimum requirements for the specific position.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for data roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you identify organizations that have already completed PERM filings and I-140 petitions for data-focused positions, rather than spending time applying to employers with no sponsorship track record.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Data Steward?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring periodic renewal and tying you to a specific employer. Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to lawful permanent residence. The process involves a Department of Labor labor certification, a recruitment test, prevailing wage compliance, and per-country priority date queues that do not exist in the H-1B program.
Can per-country backlogs affect my green card timeline as a Data Steward?
Yes. EB-2 and EB-3 both carry annual numerical limits and per-country caps. Nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China can face priority date backlogs measured in years. Your priority date is set when your employer files the PERM application, so initiating the process as early as possible in your employment gives you the earliest possible queue position.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more and your original I-140 was approved, AC21 portability lets you transfer to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Your approved I-140's priority date can also carry over to a new employer's petition, preserving your place in the backlog queue.