Title : Data Governance Specialist - W2 only
Location: Remote
Key Responsibilities
Data Governance Strategy & Framework
Design, implement, and continuously improve the enterprise data governance framework, policies, standards, and procedures.
Define and maintain data governance roadmap 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).
5+ 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 Google Cloud Platform) in a healthcare context.
Familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK framework.
Experience supporting Value-Based Care or Population Health programs.
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