Data Governance Manager (Remote)

CareFirst; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 120,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Baltimore is seeking a Manager of Data Management to lead a team of technical data analysts. You will oversee data lifecycle processes, manage data quality standards, and ensure alignment between business units and technical teams. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in data management and possesses strong SQL and analytical skills. This role offers a salary range of $120,320 - $223,344 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution programs

Incentive programs

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in data analysis, management, or related roles.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or related languages.
• Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data analysts in deep data exploration and analysis.
• Manage data lifecycle processes including acquisition and storage.
• Ensure analytical outputs are accurate and aligned with stakeholder needs.

Skills

Deep SQL

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics

Tools

Python

R

Collibra

Informatica

Azure

Snowflake

Job description

Overview

The Manger, Data Management is responsible for leading a team of technical data analysts with deep healthcare experience across multiple domains who support the data curation of complex data products and data transformation. This role combines technical and analytical expertise with leadership and critical thinking to develop high quality data assets that drive data drive decision making across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Data Management Oversight: Leads the team in deep data exploration and analysis gaining domain expertise.
• Translate business rules into technical specifications to support data pipeline development.
• Manage data lifecycle processes including acquisition, storage, transformation, and archival serving has de-facto data product manager for the enterprise data warehouse.
• Manage Master Data Management process for several domains.
• Enforce data quality standards, metadata management, and data lineage tracking in partnership with Data Governance and Engineering teams.
• Ensure analytical outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with stakeholder needs.
• Partner with IT and Data Governance teams to implement data stewardship and master data management practices.
• Manage industry and CareFirst specific reference data for enterprise usage.
• Provide recommendations on business rules definition and data cleansing strategy.
• Support data validation, data balancing and data integrity maintenance.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Supervise and mentor a team of data analysts and data stewards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.
• Serve as a liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure alignment on data priorities.
• Translate and communicate complex data concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineering, data architecture, data product management, application teams, enterprise architecture.

Technical Skills

• Deep SQL and data analysis experience with ability to provide hands-on support to the team.
• Understanding of data principles including general knowledge of data pipelines (batch and streaming), data analytics and overall data usage patterns.
• Understanding of coding fundamentals and design principles to build high quality data products and enterprise data assets.
• Develop metrics to measure and track data quality and data balancing.

Qualifications

Education Level:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in data analysis, data management, or related roles, with at least 1 year in a leadership capacity.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or other data analysis languages.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Exceptional problem solving skill and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with data governance frameworks and tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, Snowflake).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in data management or analytics (e.g., CDMP, CAP, or equivalent).
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance, government).
• Knowledge of data privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Experience in HealthCare Industry, Payor and Blue Cross Blue Shield preferred.

Salary Range: $120,320 - $223,344

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilites of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Data Engineering, Governance & Architecture

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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