Data Governance and Management Specialist (Microsoft Purview)

Dhaka Technology Limited; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited is seeking a Data Governance and Management Specialist to define and document Medicaid data governance using Microsoft Purview across State systems.

The role will build a Medicaid data catalog, document data lineage, and produce a comprehensive governance plan with practical recommendations, working onsite with State Medicaid staff in Sioux Falls, SD for the contract duration.

Qualifications

• Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Purview, including Data Catalog, Data Map, lineage, classification, and business glossary.
• Experience implementing data governance programs and using governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK/COBIT/TOGAF).
• Proficiency with relational SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements with State IT resources and agency staff to identify Medicaid data sources and interfaces.
• Build and maintain a Medicaid data catalog in Microsoft Purview with metadata and owners.
• Document end-to-end data lineage across systems and reporting partners.
• Develop the Medicaid Data Governance and Management Plan with policies and standards.
• Assess current governance practices and suggest improvements in cataloging and data sharing.
• Identify risks related to data management, security, and compliance.
• Recommend tools to support governance and data lineage.
• Prepare monthly status reports on progress and timelines.

Skills

Microsoft Purview

SQL & NoSQL

Data governance

Data cataloging

Data lineage

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company | Contract

Data Governance and Management Specialist (Microsoft Purview)

Job Title: Data Governance and Management Specialist (Microsoft Purview)

Work Arrangement: Remote

Employment Type: Contract (approximately 8 months)

Note: Three professional references from previous employment are required with the application. Each reference must include the organization name, reference's name, phone number, and email address . Resumes submitted without three professional references will not be reviewed.

Position Summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company is hiring for the role of Data Governance and Management Specialist on behalf of its client, a state government agency, to support a Medicaid modernization initiative. The specialist will define and document how Medicaid data is governed, cataloged, traced, and managed across State systems, using Microsoft Purview as the primary platform. The role works onsite alongside State Medicaid staff and State IT resources to build a Medicaid data catalog, document data lineage, and produce a Data Governance and Management Plan with practical recommendations for tools and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather requirements with State IT resources and agency staff to identify Medicaid data sources, current data mapping, and existing interface structures. Mainframe data is accessed only through State IT resources.
  
• Build and maintain a Medicaid data catalog in Microsoft Purview, including business glossary terms, data classifications, metadata, and data owner and steward assignments.
  
• Document end-to-end data lineage showing how Medicaid data moves between systems, how it is reported to internal and external partners, and how it is stored, organized, and secured.
  
• Develop the Medicaid Data Governance and Management Plan in consultation with agency and State stakeholders, covering policies, roles, standards, data quality, security, and compliance.
  
• Assess current data governance and management practices and recommend improvements in data governance, data cataloging, data sharing, and system integration.
  
• Identify risks related to current data management, including data inconsistencies, integration challenges, and security or compliance gaps.
  
• Recommend tools to support data governance, data cataloging, and data lineage.
  
• Prepare a monthly status report on work completed and timelines.
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Purview, including Data Catalog, Data Map, lineage, classification, and business glossary.
  
• Minimum senior level healthcare services knowledge, expert level preferred. Medicaid or MMIS experience is strongly preferred.
  
• Demonstrated experience implementing data governance programs and applying governance frameworks and best practices such as DAMA-DMBOK, COBIT, or TOGAF.
  
• Proficiency with relational SQL and NoSQL database technologies.
  
• Deep understanding of enterprise database management and design best practices.
  
• Understanding of business intelligence concepts.
  
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Ability to work onsite in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for the duration of the engagement.