Description

Data Governance Strategy & Framework

·   Design, implement, and continuously improve the enterprise data governance framework, policies, standards, and procedures.

·   Define and maintain data governance road map aligned with organizational strategy and healthcare regulatory requirements.

·   Champion a data stewardship culture by partnering with business units to assign and develop data stewards and data owners.

Data Quality & Stewardship

·   Establish data quality rules, metrics, and KPIs; oversee remediation efforts for data quality issues across clinical and operational systems.

·   Lead data quality assessments, audits, and root cause analyses across EHR, claims, lab, and administrative data.

·   Develop and manage data dictionaries, business glossaries, and metadata repositories.

Regulatory Compliance & Privacy

·   Ensure data governance practices are compliant with HIPAA, HITECH, 21st Century Cures Act, CMS Interoperability rules, and other applicable regulations.

·   Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Privacy teams on data-related risk assessments, breach investigations, and policy updates.

·   Support audit readiness and respond to internal/external data audits.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

·   Serve as a primary liaison between IT, clinical informatics, compliance, and operational leadership on data governance matters.

·   Present data governance metrics, issues, and recommendations to senior leadership and governance committees.

·   Facilitate Data Governance Council meetings, including agenda development and documentation of decisions.

Technology & Tools

·   Administer and optimize data governance platforms (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica Axon, or equivalent).

·   Collaborate with data engineering and BI teams to embed governance controls into data pipelines and reporting solutions.

·   Monitor and enforce data access controls in collaboration with IT Security and Identity Management teams.

Qualifications

Required

·   Bachelor's degree in Health Informatics, Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field (Master\'s preferred).

·   8+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or healthcare data roles, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity.

·   Deep familiarity with healthcare data standards(HL7 FHIR, ICD-10, SNOMED CT, LOINC) and regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, HITECH,CMS).

·   Hands-on experience with data governance tools(Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or similar).

·   Strong SQL skills and comfort navigating complex healthcare data environments (EHR, claims, ADT, lab systems).

·   Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority.

·   Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Preferred

·   Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or similar certification.

·   Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in a healthcare context.

·   Familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK framework.

·   Experience supporting Value-Based Care or Population Health programs

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degrees