Data Governance & Data Quality Technical Analyst

Blue Cross of Idaho; Bozeman (MT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Cross of Idaho is seeking a Health Payer Data Governance Technical Analyst to lead governance for health payer data. You will drive data quality, security, and privacy, collaborating with stakeholders, data architects, and IT to implement governance frameworks and catalogs such as Alation or Collibra.

The role requires experience in data governance, cataloging, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on HIPAA/HITECH within health payer operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, CIS, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• International degree equivalency is acceptable.
• Certifications defined by leadership plus 2 years experience may apply.
• Associate’s degree in related field plus 2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures for health payer data.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data requirements into governance rules.
• Document data flows, sources, and data lineage within health payer operations.
• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks including quality, classification, security, and privacy.
• Define and enforce access controls to meet HIPAA/HITECH regulatory requirements.
• Monitor data quality metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct data profiling and quality assessments to find anomalies.
• Work with IT to implement data governance tools and technologies like a data catalog (Alation/Collibra).
• Provide guidance on data governance best practices and data management techniques.
• Participate in governance committees and cross-functional projects.
• Stay updated on trends and regulatory changes in data governance and privacy.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Metadata management

SQL

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / CIS / related field

International Degree equivalency

Associate’s Degree in Computer Science / CIS / related field

Tools

Alation

Collibra

Job description

We’re seeking a highly skilled and experienced Health Payer Data Governance Technical Analyst to join our dynamic team at Blue Cross of Idaho. Our Analyst is responsible for driving data governance initiatives and ensuring the quality, integrity, and security of our organization’s data assets specific to health payer operations. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including business stakeholders, data architects, data engineers, and IT professionals, to establish and maintain effective data governance processes and frameworks. Experience with a data intelligence platform such as Alation or Collibra is desired. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the data governance strategy of a respected healthcare insurance organization and make a significant impact on our data management practices.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures specific to health payer data to ensure consistent and reliable data across the organization

• Collaborate with business stakeholders in health payer operations to understand their data requirements and translate them into data governance rules and guidelines

• Work closely with data architects and data engineers to identify and document data flows, data sources, and data lineage within health payer operations

• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, including data quality, data classification, data security, and data privacy

• Define and enforce data governance controls and access rights to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA and HITECH

• Monitor and analyze data quality metrics and KPIs specific to health payer data to identify data quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Conduct data profiling and data quality assessments to identify data anomalies, inconsistencies, and data cleansing opportunities

• Collaborate with IT teams to implement and leverage data governance tools and technologies, including a data catalog such as Alation or Collibra

• Provide guidance and support to business units on data governance best practices, data management techniques, and data quality improvement

• Participate in data governance committees and represent the data governance team in cross‑functional projects and initiatives related to health payer data

• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to data governance, data privacy, and data security in the health payer domain

Location: this position offers a hybrid work location (onsite at Meridian Idaho campus and local WFH).

Qualifications

Required Education (must meet one of the following requirements)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, related field of study, or equivalent work experience (Two years’ relevant work experience is equivalent to one-year college)

• International Degree equivalency

• Applicable certification(s) as defined by the leader + 2 years additional experience

• Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field of study, + 2 years additional experience

Required Experience : Analyst II: 2-4/+ years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, or a related field within a health payer organization. Analyst III: Minimum of 4-7+ years of relevant experience.

Within the health payer domain, experience should also include:

• Strong understanding of data governance concepts, principles, and best practices

• Experience with data governance frameworks, data quality management, metadata management, and data classification, with a focus on health payer data

• Proficiency in utilizing a data catalog such as Alation or Collibra for data governance purposes

• Knowledge of healthcare insurance industry data standards, regulations, and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, ACA, HITECH) for health payer data

• Familiarity with data management technologies, database systems, and data integration techniques

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets, SQL statements/queries,

• Identify data quality issues specific to our industry

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and communicate complex concepts to non‑technical partners

• Professional certifications in data governance, data management, or related fields (e.g., CDMP, DGSP) are a plus

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range is $78,064 to $117,095 at Analyst II; $96,183 to $144,275 at Analyst III. The position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus (variable depending on company and employee performance). The pay range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, travel requirements, internal equity, business or organizational needs, and alignment with market data. At Blue Cross of Idaho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for the position. Compensation decisions are dependent on factors and circumstances at the time of offer.

We offer a robust package of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, community service and self‑care days, medical/dental/vision/pharmacy insurance, 401(k) matching and non‑contributory plan, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, education reimbursement, employee assistance plan (EAP), adoption assistance program and paid family leave program.

We will adhere to all relevant state and local laws concerning employee leave benefits, in line with our plans and policies.

Reasonable accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.