CDC Foundation · 2 hours ago
Data Governance Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$81K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expThe CDC Foundation is a nonprofit organization that collaborates with various partners to enhance public health initiatives. The Data Governance Specialist will develop a public health data governance framework, ensure compliance with data governance practices, and provide training and guidance to staff regarding data management and privacy protocols.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Coordinate and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams in the development and delivery of a tailored public health data governance framework
Provide expert technical advisement and guidance on information systems identifying, procuring, and enhancing information systems, systems architecture, and other data infrastructure
Ensure establishment and maintenance of a data governance process, including the implementation of strategies for effective standards, policies, practices, and procedures throughout the organization
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current data governance practices, policies and procedures to identify gaps and risks
Assess data needs within divisions and programs to identify gaps and areas for integration and establish consequent priorities and plans
Develop infrastructure, policies, and tools to assure timely, appropriate data sharing and data access. Provide input to enterprise-wide data accessibility standards and requirements to be applied to all information systems and procurements. Serve as liaison to other organizations to establish data exchange agreements and facilitate data linkage
Align with agency leadership and key personnel to clarify agency information needs and opportunities for highly impactful systems improvement, and to plan and implement those improvements within the limits of agency resources
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
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
Up to 10% domestic travel may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in health administration, computer science, information systems, computer engineering, operations management or related field required
Familiarity with Public Health Authority under the Department of Health and Human Services related to public health data sharing and Tribal and Tribal Epidemiology Center authority
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, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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
Preferred
MBA or other related advanced degree
Company
CDC Foundation
The CDC Foundation builds innovative partnerships to advance the Centers for Disease Control.
1001-5000 employees
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