Data Governance Specialist

Overview

• The Data Governance Specialist will drive the development of a tailored public health data governance framework that is aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role is aligned to the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI). WAI is a federally funded CDC Foundation program with the goal of helping the nation’s public health agencies by providing them with the technology and data experts they need to accelerate their information system improvements.


• Working within North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Division Data Modernization Office the Data Governance Specialist will collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to conduct a comprehensive assessment of current data governance practices, policies and procedures to identify gaps and risks. The Data Governance Specialist will play a critical role in bridging gaps between siloed systems, developing structured policies and procedures, leading training initiatives to empower staff and help foster a culture of data stewardship and trust in data driven decision-making.


• The Data Governance Specialist will be hired by the CDC Foundation and assigned to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Division Data Modernization Office. This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams in the development and delivery of a tailored public health data governance framework.
• Collaborate with statewide IT Department and Health and Human Services Department on data strategy and governance initiatives
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current data governance practices, policies and procedures to identify gaps and risks.
• With input from existing staff, lead the development of clear policies, procedures and guidelines for data management, privacy, security and compliance.
• Ensure data stewards and key partners have the training and resources to perform effectively on their data management, quality, and governance responsibilities.
• Define access policies and optimize data-related workflows and communication.
• Define clear roles and responsibilities to ensure standards and best practices are followed.
• Coordinate meetings; prepare agendas, take minutes, assign follow up tasks and ensure progress on action items.
• Effectively communicate insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.
• Participate in change management activities related to data modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health administration, computer science, information systems, computer engineering, operations management or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in data management, or data quality in other related fields.
• Experience developing and documenting data governance processes and procedures
• Experience in healthcare information technology (IT) preferred.
• Advanced understanding of data management, confidentiality, compliance, laws and regulations such as, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule, Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
• Experience coordinating data governance for or directly managing data management documentation for data systems, metadata, and metadata standards (e.g. file layouts, data dictionaries, data attributes, data user policies, data management policies)
• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams for information gathering, input, and decision making around change and risk management initiatives and roll-out.
• Strong understanding of data-related technical concepts and legacy systems.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; and the ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.