SAP Data & Analytics MDG Lead

Company: Accenture Federal Services
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000 people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The work The SAP MDG Lead is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the Master Data Governance framework for the S/4HANA program. This role governs the creation and maintenance of enterprise-wide master data (including Financials, Business Partners, and Materials) to ensure high-quality, consistent, and audit-ready information across the federal landscape. The MDG Lead orchestrates the transition from decentralized data management to a centralized "Single Source of Truth," leveraging SAP MDG to automate workflows and enforce business rules. Key responsibilities: Design and govern the SAP MDG architecture, including the selection of deployment models (Hub vs. Co-deployment) and the definition of the data model for all relevant domains Establish and enforce enterprise-grade data standards, naming conventions, and validation rules to ensure data integrity across the S/4HANA digital core Lead the hands-on configuration of the MDG framework, including Data Modeling, UI Modeling (Floorplan Manager), Process Modeling (Workflow), and Data Quality Remediation Design and implement complex Change Request (CR) workflows, ensuring that data stewardship processes are efficient and meet federal audit requirements Lead the strategies for initial data load, consolidation of duplicate records, and mass changes to master data using MDG integration services Act as the primary liaison between the Data workstream and functional squads (B2R, P2P, O2C) to ensure that master data requirements support end-to-end business processes Partner with the BTP and Middleware teams to manage the distribution of master data from the MDG hub to downstream SAP and non-SAP systems using SOA, ALE/IDoc, or OData Utilize SAP Information Steward or MDG Data Quality Management (DQM) to monitor data health, reporting on KPIs and driving remediation efforts where data falls below federal standards Here’s what you need: 2 years of experience with SAP MDG implementations, with deep expertise in MDG-F (Financials), MDG-S (Supplier), MDG-C (Customer), or MDG-M (Material Hands-on experience with the SAP MDG technical framework, including BRFplus (Business Rule Framework), ABAP Object-Oriented programming, and BADI implementations Strong understanding of the S/4HANA Business Partner (BP) concept and the Universal Journal’s impact on master data Nice to have: Expert knowledge of the SAP Activate methodology, specifically regarding data workstream deliverables during the Explore and Realize phases Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate data governance councils and advise senior leadership on data stewardship and ownership Familiarity with federal data standards and internal control frameworks ensuring that master data management supports Federal Audit Readiness (FIAR) Bachelor's degree in a related field Eligibility requirements: US Citizen (no dual citizenship) Must be eligible to obtain a government Secret Clearance Willingness to travel up to 25% As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $76,100 - $243,100 USD What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. 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