Children's National Hospital · 4 months ago
Senior Data Governance Specialist
Maryland-Silver Spring
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expChildren's National Hospital is seeking a Senior Data Governance Specialist to lead data governance efforts within assigned data domains. The role involves applying advanced Data Ownership and Stewardship structures, resolving complex data quality issues, and mentoring junior staff while collaborating with senior stakeholders to support business goals and ensure data integrity across the organization.
AssociationChild CareHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Serves as the Data Governance Representative for Data Domain to lead workgroup meetings and complete, updates and uphold the charter
Provides data analysis through development of code for data domain related needs
Leads the curation of data catalog for data domain
Leverages tools, data domains, and industry standards
Maintains master data for all important data areas of the organization
Leads the development, execution, maintenance, and troubleshooting of scripts and reports developed using SQL, Microsoft Excel, or other analytics tools
Represents data governance and assigned data domains to apply and monitor data ownership and stewardship structure
Evaluates and remediates data quality issues
Curates the data catalog with data domains and systems related definitions and knowledge
Leads owners and stewards in implementing key data governance. Initiatives as part of the business initiative
Performs customer support through knowledge of business objectives and timely and accurate completion of work products
Performs data analysis through development of code for data domain related needs
Produces the curation of data catalog for data domain
Identifies rules to enhance data quality
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science)
6 years - Requires deep functional knowledge with 6 years of related experience, or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position
Great knowledge of data governance principles
Knowledge of business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets
Experience working with large datasets, data verification and data management
Experience with complex data profiling and analysis
Experience with Data Governance processes and roles
Experience with Master Data Management
Experience with Agile Software Development
Knowledge of data governance practices
Knowledge of business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets
Experience working with large databases, data verification and data management
Experience with Data profiling
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to work independently
Demonstrated analytical skills
Demonstrated project management skills
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Great verbal and written communication skills, communicate complex findings in a clear and understandable manner
Great facilitation ability to host sessions and elicit ideas from others, understanding their issues and encourage group participation
Attention to detail
Communicate complex findings in a clear and understandable manner
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a dynamic environment
Company
Children's National Hospital
Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger.
Founded in 1870Washington, District of Columbia, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.4MKey Investors
Gilbert Family FoundationAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUnited Health Foundation
2025-10-09Grant· $8M
2024-10-23Grant· $8M
2021-11-09Grant· $3.4M
Leadership Team
Kurt Newman
President and CEO
Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE
President and CEO
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