Remote Data Governance Specialist

Summary

Join the CDC Foundation as a Data Governance Specialist to drive the development of a tailored public health data governance framework aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role is part of the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI) and will focus on ensuring consistent and standardized data sharing, use, and management across HDOH program areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Public Health, Information Systems, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related role, with a focus on public health, healthcare, or government data systems
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures
• Experience working with data sharing agreements (DUAs, DSAs) and ensuring compliance with data privacy and security standards
• Familiarity with public health data systems and practices, including the handling and governance of sensitive and protected health information (PHI)

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification of gaps in current HDOH data governance policies and procedures
• Develop a core set of data governance policies and procedures, in collaboration with HDOH stakeholders
• Research and apply best practices from other jurisdictions, adapting them to meet the specific requirements of HDOH
• Identify, codify, and implement workflows and automated processes in SharePoint for data sharing frameworks used within HDOH
• Draft, revise, and implement standardized agency-wide data sharing frameworks
• Facilitate collaborative meetings with HDOH stakeholders to refine data sharing workflows
• Maintain a Data Use Agreement (DUA) and Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) library in SharePoint
• Convene meetings with stakeholders to establish and standardize data terms, business glossaries, and equity elements for HDOH data management
• Pilot the implementation of these standardized data reference dictionaries, terms, and glossaries
• Continue to expand and roll out additional data dictionaries, terms, glossaries, and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) measures across HDOH
• Develop and implement a communications plan for educating HDOH staff on data governance standards and frameworks
• Conduct training sessions with HDOH staff on data sharing frameworks, DUAs, DSAs, and standardized data references
• Ensure that all new staff are trained on data governance processes and that data governance standards are maintained through continuous communication and updates

Benefits

Salary Range: $81,000-$117,875 per year