Data Governance Analyst

About the Role

This role is for our client in the healthcare sector, where the Data Governance Analyst will play a key role in strengthening the DPH’s data governance framework by ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data across systems. The ideal candidate has experience in data governance or health informatics, strong knowledge of data management tools, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive data dictionaries to ensure clear definitions and business rules for critical data elements.
• Work with subject matter experts and system owners to validate data definitions and ensure alignment across programs.
• Provide training and documentation on the use and interpretation of data dictionaries.
• Develop and implement data naming conventions, formatting rules, and coding standards to ensure consistency across systems.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in data standards across applications and workflows.
• Provide training and technical support to staff on the use and importance of standardized data practices.
• Support integration of standardized data definitions into system modernization projects, migrations, and interoperability initiatives.
• Oversee the ingestion, storage, and secure archiving of data ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
• Design, implement, and maintain metadata repositories that capture data lineage, ownership, and usage across public health systems.
• Develop standardized processes for metadata collection, cataloging, and updating to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Monitor metadata quality, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to enhance usability and compliance.
• Provide training and consultation to staff on metadata practices, fostering a culture of data stewardship.
• Collaborate with data governance committees to enforce policies, procedures, and guidelines related to data quality and integrity.
• Monitor compliance with data governance standards and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in data governance or health informatics.
• Strong knowledge of data management tools.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.

Tools & Technologies

• Data management tools.
• Metadata repositories.
• Data dictionaries.
• Data standardization tools.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Onsite on Monday and Tuesday.
• Must be within an hour of Smyrna.
• Contract length: 11 months.

Interview Process

The process typically includes an initial screening followed by a panel interview in person.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States