Design and Implement a Data Governance Framework

Featmate; United States; Remote; USD 35,712; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Data Professional to design and implement a comprehensive data governance framework. The role will focus on creating policies for data quality, security, and access control, along with ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA. Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a proven track record in data governance. This role offers a fixed rate of $3,200. A strategic proposal including implementation plans and risk assessments is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or related field.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing data governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive data governance framework.
• Create policies for data quality, security, and access control.
• Implement a data catalog to document data assets.
• Define roles for data ownership and stewardship.
• Ensure compliance with regulations like HIPAA or GDPR.

Skills

Data governance principles

Data quality standards

Regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR)

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Job description

Design and Implement a Data Governance Framework

Sep 23, 2025 - Senior

$3,200.00 Fixed

Business Overview:

We are a healthcare organization. We handle sensitive patient data, but we lack a formal data governance framework. Our data is inconsistent, and we are not fully compliant with regulations like HIPAA.

The Challenge:

We do not have a clear data governance framework. Data is collected and stored inconsistently, which leads to data quality issues and a high risk of regulatory non-compliance. We need to ensure our data is accurate, secure, and used responsibly.

The lack of data governance puts us at high risk of a data breach and regulatory non-compliance. This could lead to massive fines, legal action, and a loss of public trust. It also makes it difficult to use our data for business intelligence and analytics.

Proposed Method:

We need a senior data professional to design and implement a comprehensive data governance framework. The project will involve:

• Policy Definition: Creating clear policies for data quality, security, and access control.
• Data Catalog: Implementing a data catalog to document our data assets.
• Roles & Responsibilities: Defining clear roles for data ownership and stewardship.
• Compliance: Ensuring our data practices are compliant with regulations like HIPAA or GDPR.

Required Experience:

At least 5+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or a related field. The freelancer must have a proven track record of designing and implementing data governance frameworks.

Required Expertise:

• Deep expertise in data governance principles and frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of data quality and security standards.
• Experience with regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.

Sample Work Required:

Please provide a redacted or anonymized example of a data governance framework you have previously designed, along with a description of the project and its outcomes.

Freelancer Proposal:

The freelancer should submit a detailed strategic proposal outlining their approach to data governance, including a phased implementation plan, a list of recommended tools, and a risk assessment.

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