CDC Foundation is hiring a
Data Governance Specialist

Summary

Join the CDC Foundation as a Data Governance Specialist in a remote, grant-funded opportunity. Collaborate with the South Dakota Department of Health to develop a tailored public health data governance framework. The position offers a flexible work schedule, competitive salary range, and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health administration, computer science, information systems, computer engineering, operations management or related field required. Master’s or other related advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in data governance, data management, or data quality
• 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)
• Ability to effectively communicate both data and health concepts bidirectionally with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• 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 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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various departmental programs to bridge the gaps between siloed systems and data stewardship
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current data governance practices, policies and procedures
• Lead the development of clear policies, procedures and guidelines for data management, privacy, security and compliance
• Develop foundational governance policies for data sharing such as agreement frameworks (Assurances of confidentiality, Data use agreements (DUA), Research Material Distribution agreements (RMDA))
• Assist in the creation of privacy and protection policies (Small populations policy, HIPAA compliance (i.e. safe harbor) policy)
• 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

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule of 1 hour before or after the standard 8 am – 5 pm Central Time
• Salary Range: $81,000-$117,875 per year, plus benefits. Individual salary offers will be based on experience and qualifications unique to each candidate