Data Governance Lead - Healthcare / Public Sector Data ModernizationWe are seeking an experienced
Data Governance Lead to provide strategic leadership for enterprise data modernization initiatives in a
highly regulated healthcare or public-sector environment. This role owns the
frameworks, standards, and operating models that ensure data is accurate, secure, interoperable, and trusted for analytics, reporting, and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities- Define and maintain enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and standards (data quality, metadata, access, privacy, lifecycle management)
- Establish minimum documentation and metadata requirements for datasets in cloud data platforms (e.g., lineage, definitions, refresh cadence, access rules)
- Ensure governance is embedded into cloud data platforms, pipelines, and analytics tools, not treated as an afterthought
- Partner with legal, privacy, and security teams to align governance with HIPAA and applicable regulations
- Enable data standardization and reuse through reference data, shared mappings, and governed transformations
- Act as a liaison between business, analytics, IT, and engineering teams, translating governance concepts into actionable guidance
- Support change management, training, and communication to drive adoption of governance standards
Required Experience- 7+ years in data governance, data management, health informatics, or enterprise data roles
- Demonstrated experience establishing or leading data governance programs in healthcare, government, or other regulated environments
- Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, metadata, and data quality practices
- Experience working with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) in governed environments
- Ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Experience- Healthcare, Medicaid, public health, or public-sector data experience
- Familiarity with public-sector data modernization initiatives or interoperability standards
- Experience with metadata management tools, data catalogs, or governance platforms
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $86.00 - $86.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Boston,MA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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