Delivery Lead – Advisory & Governance Services

Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use their unique skills to advance the important missions of education, nonprofit, healthcare, and state and local government clients.  

People are at the center of all we do, and that’s why we empower career growth, provide industry-leading benefits packages, encourage a flexible work environment, and foster a culture of inclusion to support the needs of our team. We share a collective passion for our mission and our people. Guided by our seven core values, The Attain Way, our vision is the foundation of our culture—to be and attain the best. 

Job Description

We are seeking a Delivery Lead – Advisory & Governance Services to drive and expand our data advisory offerings for fundraising and higher education clients. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping data governance strategies, developing standardized advisory frameworks, and leading foundational data visioning efforts across projects.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing strategic data solutions that integrate seamlessly with Salesforce, integrations, and analytics teams. This role requires a deep understanding of data management, governance best practices, and advisory consulting to ensure that clients have structured, scalable, and effective data solutions that align with their long-term objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Advisory & Governance Strategy Development

• Lead and expand data advisory service offerings tailored for fundraising and higher education organizations.
• Develop and implement best-in-class data governance frameworks that enhance data quality, security, and compliance.
• Provide foundational advisement at the start of projects, shaping the vision and roadmap for data solutions.
• Work directly with clients to assess, strategize, and optimize their data management and governance models.
• Build Governance team as we grow and sell solutions

Standardization & Delivery Excellence

• Create and maintain standardized deliverables, templates, and methodologies for data advisory and governance services.
• Define and document best practices for data governance, including policies for master data management (MDM), data stewardship, and compliance.
• Establish frameworks that allow for seamless hand-offs to Salesforce, integration, and analytics teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Solutioning

• Partner with Salesforce, integration, and analytics teams to ensure that governance solutions support broader business objectives.
• Provide leadership in data-related engagements, helping clients align their governance initiatives with technology solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through data governance implementation and operationalization.

Thought Leadership & Innovation

• Stay ahead of industry trends in data governance, data quality, and data strategy.
• Lead workshops, training sessions, and executive presentations to drive data governance awareness.
• Contribute to the development of whitepapers, case studies, and best practice guides.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data advisory, governance, or data management consulting.
• Strong knowledge of higher education and fundraising data ecosystems.
• Expertise in data governance frameworks, MDM, data stewardship, and compliance.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, integration platforms (Boomi, MuleSoft, Informatica), and analytics tools.
• Experience leading cross-functional data initiatives and aligning governance with technology solutions.
• Excellent communication, client management, and strategic advisory skills.
• Ability to define governance solutions that are actionable, scalable, and measurable.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field (Data Management, Business, or Technology preferred)

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in fundraising, higher education, or nonprofit sectors.
• Familiarity with Salesforce Data Cloud and Education Cloud.
• Knowledge of data privacy laws and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, FERPA).
• Consulting experience with a strong ability to drive client engagement and decision-making.

Additional Information

Attain Partners values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on your first day of employment and includes benefits such as:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs
• 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)
• Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us
• A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.

Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Individual base salary for this position is unique to each candidate and will commensurate with experience, education, and skills, ranging between $155,000 - $200,000. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Interested in this position but the compensation isn’t quite right? Let us know your expectations, and we’ll see if we can make it happen based on your qualifications.

Attain Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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