Data Governance Analyst (Full-time Hybrid, Morrisville, NC)

Alliance Health • Durham, NC

7h • $83,510 - $106,475 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Governance Analyst supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Alliance Health’s enterprise data governance framework. The role partners with business and technology stakeholders to promote effective data management, strengthen data quality, support metadata and stewardship practices, and help ensure data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance. It fosters data ownership and accountability so trusted data can support operational effectiveness, informed decision-making, regulatory reporting, and improved outcomes for members and communities.

This is a full-time hybrid position. The selected candidate must reside within 50 miles of Morrisville, North Carolina, and come into the Morrisville home office on Wednesdays and for business meetings as needed. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background and credit checks after offer acceptance and before the start date.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of experience with increasing responsibilities in managing and supporting information technology in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in data governance and/or data management.
• Experience with productivity and reporting applications, such as business intelligence and spreadsheet programs.
• Three or more years of related experience involving business processes and their interrelationships.
• Experience analyzing and resolving complex logical and interpersonal issues.
• Excellent knowledge of data governance and data quality.
• Experience developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Strong understanding of data governance best practices, including data quality, data security, and data compliance.
• Experience with data governance tools and technologies, such as data catalogs, data lakes, and data warehouses.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze complex data issues and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experience with data visualization tools and technologies, such as MicroStrategy or Power BI.
• Understanding of data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance requirements, including HIPAA and related organizational policies.
• Must reside within 50 miles of Morrisville, North Carolina, and attend the Morrisville home office on Wednesdays and for business meetings as needed.
• Satisfactory background and credit checks are required after offer acceptance and before the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience in a healthcare or medical setting, particularly in data reporting and information systems planning to support business goals.
• Experience with clinical management information systems.
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or Data Governance Institute (DGI) certification.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST 800-53 or ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Data Governance Manager to develop and implement enterprise data governance policies and standards.
• Monitor organizational compliance with data policies and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA.
• Support implementation and maintenance of the enterprise data classification framework.
• Define and help enforce data access policies with Compliance, Privacy, and Information Security teams.
• Promote awareness of data governance principles, policies, and best practices across business and technology teams.
• Support data governance processes, including data quality, metadata management, business glossary, and data stewardship programs.
• Develop training materials, communications, and awareness campaigns to encourage adoption of data governance practices.
• Monitor data quality and identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability.
• Execute data quality assessments and contribute to remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with data stewards to establish data quality metrics and monitoring processes.
• Manage the formal source data issue resolution process from intake through root cause analysis.
• Monitor data quality metrics and report findings to the Data Governance Manager.
• Promote the business value of high-quality, trusted data and effective data governance.
• Maintain the enterprise data catalog and ensure accurate metadata documentation.
• Track and document lineage for critical data assets using governance tools.
• Support data stewards in governing master and reference data domains.
• Establish and manage key enterprise reference data sets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote data accountability and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key point of contact and provide operational support to data stewards and business users.
• Facilitate discussions with business teams to understand data challenges and align governance initiatives with business objectives.
• Develop dashboards to report program health and data quality KPIs to leadership.
• Assist in developing and delivering training on governance tools and best practices.
• Participate in evaluating and administering data governance technologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Flexible work schedules, including hybrid/remote options.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and management leave.
• Dress flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level