Lead Data Governance Analyst (Enterprise Program Build Focus)

Data Governance and StrategyLead the design, development, and implementation of an enterprise data governance program, including frameworks, policies, standards, and operating modelsEstablish foundational governance structures, including data ownership models, stewardship frameworks, and governance forums in a partially defined environmentPartner with stakeholders across clinical, research, financial, and operational areas to establish data ownership and stewardship responsibilitiesDefine and monitor key data governance metrics, ensuring continuous improvement in data quality and usabilityPromote data culture and data literacy through structured enablement and engagement initiativesData Quality and IntegrityEstablish standards and enforce procedures for data validation, lineage tracking, and quality monitoringCollaborate with data owners to resolve issues related to accuracy, consistency, and timelinessImplement tools and processes to track master data management (MDM) and reference data to ensure single sources of truth across systemsCompliance and SecurityEnsure that all data governance processes are aligned with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, CMS)Work with Information Security and Compliance teams to ensure data access, use, and sharing meet all institutional and legal requirementsLead and support audit readiness efforts, including identifying governance-related gaps and contributing to remediation of audit findingsStakeholder Engagement and LeadershipServe as the primary liaison for enterprise data governance activities, engaging clinical leaders, research teams, IT, and business stakeholdersInfluence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority to drive adoption of governance practices and standardsActively participate in and support the Data Governance Council or related workgroupsProvide guidance and training to business units, promoting data stewardship and governance best practicesAnalytics and Decision SupportCollaborate with data engineers, BI analysts, and clinical researchers to ensure governance policies enable effective reporting and analyticsSupport enterprise analytics initiatives by aligning data definitions, standardization, and single source of truth practicesProject LeadershipLead cross-functional projects to implement new data standards, metadata repositories, and governance toolsProvide mentorship to analysts and serve as a subject matter expert in data governance practices