Data Governance Specialist

Summary

Join the CDC Foundation as a Data Governance Specialist and play a critical role in shaping public health data management in Alaska. This remote, grant-funded position (until June 30, 2025) offers a competitive salary and benefits package. You will lead the development of a data governance framework, conduct assessments of current practices, and develop policies and procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide training, and ensure data integrity and compliance. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience, and expertise in data governance and relevant regulations. The position is fully remote for US-based candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health administration, computer science, information systems, computer engineering, operations management or related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in data governance, data management, or data quality
• Experience developing and documenting data governance processes and procedures
• 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, and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) act
• 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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams in the development and delivery of a tailored public health data governance framework
• 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
• Develop training and education that creates a culture where data governance is a shared responsibility, supported by consistent agency processes
• 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
• Serve as liaison across DOH’s divisions and programs to provide guidance on agency data governance standards and processes and to ensure that data related business requirements for protecting sensitive data are clearly defined, communicated, well understood and considered as part of operational prioritization and planning

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other related advanced degree preferred
• Certified Information Professional (CIP)
• Certified Information Privacy Professional and Manager (CIPP, CIPM)
• Information Governance Professional Certification (IGP)
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)

Benefits

• Salary Range: $81,000-117,875 plus benefits
• Fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates