Senior Data Governance Analyst

Boston Medical Center; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Discretionary annual bonuses

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) retirement match

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks a Senior Data Governance Analyst to create and implement governance policies ensuring data accuracy and security across hospital operations, finance, analytics and more. You will collaborate with stakeholders to set data standards, classify data assets, and maintain data dictionaries and lineage.

The role emphasizes governance policy development, data quality initiatives, and training end-users while ensuring regulatory compliance and data privacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years in data management with data warehousing, data lineage, and data quality.
• 2 years with data governance platforms such as Collibra or Alation.
• 3-5 years within an academic medical center or large medical institution.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing data governance policies, standards, and procedures
• Working closely with IT leaders, data owners, and other stakeholders to establish data governance frameworks and ensure adherence to data policies and standards
• Coordinating with stewards of enterprise data asset catalogues (Workday, Epic, Strata, dashboard, etc.), ensuring they are properly classified, tagged, and accessible
• Conducting data quality assessments and lead initiatives to improve data quality across the organization
• Leverage data governance tool to develop and maintain data dictionaries and data lineage documentation
• Monitoring and resolving data governance-related issues
• Providing training and support to end-users on data governance policies and procedures
• Ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection regulations

Skills

Data governance

Data analysis

Data management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors degree in computer science/IT or related field

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Data Governance Analyst is responsible for developing and implementing data governance policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy, security, and integrity of BMC's data. The Data Governance Analyst will work closely with stakeholders across the organization, including Hospital operations, finance, analytics, legal, compliance, and other teams, to establish data standards and ensure adherence to data policies. Position: Senior Data Governance Analyst Department: Clinical & Enterprise Analytics Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Developing and implementing data governance policies, standards, and procedures
• Working closely with IT leaders, data owners, and other stakeholders to establish data governance frameworks and ensure adherence to data policies and standards
• Coordinating with stewards of enterprise data asset catalogues (Workday, Epic, Strata, dashboard, etc.), ensuring they are properly classified, tagged, and accessible
• Conducting data quality assessments and lead initiatives to improve data quality across the organization
• Leverage data governance tool to develop and maintain data dictionaries and data lineage documentation (or if no tool exists, manually maintain data dictionaries)
• Monitoring and resolving data governance-related issues
• Providing training and support to end-users on data governance policies and procedures
• Ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection regulations (The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)

JOB REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field required
• Five years in data management with proven experience in data warehousing and integration and comprehension of data lineage and data quality.
• Two years with data governance platform such as Collibra or Alation
• Three-five years within an academic medical center or large medical institution Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED

• Having certifications in data governance, data management, and data analysis is also a plus ex: Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Data Analyst Professional (CDAP).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Prior experience in data analysis, data management, and data governance. This experience can be acquired through internships, entry-level data analysis roles, or on-the-job training.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• The role requires the ability to think critically and use sound judgment when handling complex data governance issues.
• A deep understanding of data management principles, data quality, and data security is also a must-have.
• In addition, you must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

COMPENSATION RANGE

Compensation Range: $89,500.00- $130,000.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness.

In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / DISABLED / VETERANS

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

ABOUT US / COMPANY CULTURE

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It's a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC's mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.