Data Governance Analyst

Intermountain Health; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Senior Data Governance Analyst to design, implement, and monitor data governance activities. You will work with data stewards and SMEs to ensure data quality, lineage, and classification across clinical and enterprise systems.

The role requires hands-on experience with governance tools, strong SQL skills, and the ability to lead moderately complex initiatives within a healthcare data environment. Located in Utah, on-site with regular collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in data governance including data cataloging, data lineage, data classification, reference data management, and business glossary management.
• Experience with system and data integration via API.
• Experience with major EHR vended solutions and understanding backend data architecture and data modeling.
• Advanced SQL skills and knowledge of database design, ETL processes and data mapping.
• Experience with data quality monitoring and data quality improvement.
• Ability to work across the organization and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc. and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements and manages Data Governance tools and processes.
• Designs data ingestion, data lineage, classification and data search workflows.
• Collaborates with data SMEs to define business terms and metrics.
• Develops and configures data quality monitoring rules and processes.
• Performs root-cause analysis of data quality issues.
• Maps data across systems for semantic interoperability in projects.
• Maintains reference data terminology for clinical, business and analytics apps.
• Educates users on governance policies and data stewardship practices.
• Ensures documentation and best practices are followed across the data supply chain.

Skills

Data Cataloging

Data Lineage Analysis

Reference Data Management

Data Quality Management

Data Stewardship Operationalization

System Integration

Data Architecture

Data Analysis

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or analytics related fields

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

EHR systems

APIs

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Data Governance Analyst is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing processes related to metadata management, reference data management and data quality monitoring. This position is expected to have hands‑on experience with the technical solution selected for the Data Governance program and good understanding of Data Governance principles and processes.

This role will directly report to the Data Governance Manager, performing analysis on a variety of routine to moderately complex projects under general supervision and typically leading moderately complex initiatives or projects.

Hiring for Staff OR Senior position

Essential Functions

• Conducts the implementation and ongoing management of Data Governance tools
• Designs, coordinates and develops processes related to data ingestion, data lineage, data classification and data search
• Collaborates with data subject matter experts to capture the definition of business terms and metrics
• Develops and configures data quality monitoring rules and processes
• Conducts the root cause analysis of detected data quality issues
• Builds data mapping across systems to allow semantic comparability and interoperability for operational and analytics projects
• Applies best terminology management practices in maintaining reference data for various Intermountain clinical, business and analytical applications
• Engages and educates business and technical data users across the enterprise for continuous participation and adherence to key data governance and stewardship policies
• Ensures that documentation, data quality, and best practices are followed by teams across the data supply chain as key data assets are optimally leveraged and administered through the Data Governance program
• Maintains technical knowledge of data management industry best practices, including those specific to healthcare

Skills

• Data Cataloging
• Data Lineage Analysis
• Reference Data Management
• Data Quality Management
• Data Stewardship Operationalization
• Software Development
• System Integration
• Data Architecture
• Data Analysis
• Effective Communication
• Problem Solving

Minimum:

Qualifications for Senior position

• Experience in performing key Data Governance work such as data cataloging, data lineage, data classification, reference data management, and business glossary management
• Experience with system and data integration via API
• Experience with major Electronic Health Record (EHR) vended solutions and deep understanding of the backend data architecture and data modeling
• Advanced SQL skills and proficient knowledge about database design, ETL processes and data mapping
• Experience with data quality monitoring data quality improvement
• Experience as a “team player” and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across and at all levels within the organization
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc. and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or analytics related fields. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education or experience is verified
• Experience in an analyst or engineer role working with data governance technologies and processes
• Certification or training in data governance or related areas (e.g., DMBoK, CDMP, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing
• Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read computer monitors and documents
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment

Qualifications for Staff position - Pay range ($39.97-62.97)

Minimum:

• Intermediate SQL ability and knowledge about database design, ETL processes and data mapping
• Experience in metadata ingestion, data profiling and data lineage analysis
• Experience in identifying and resolving data quality issues
• Experience in managing business glossaries
• Ability to rapidly learn new tools and technology
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc. and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Location

Lake Park Building

Work City

West Valley City

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$44.36 - $69.85

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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