Sr. Data Governance Analyst & Steward

Sarah Cannon Research Institute • Usa, TX

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About The Position

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission. Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day. Our Mission People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world. We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Data Governance Analyst & Steward to establish and uphold rigorous data governance practices that enable SCRI’s oncology research operations to rely on consistent, accurate, compliant data. The Sr. Data Governance Analyst & Steward is responsible for ensuring that SCRI’s critical data assets are well ‑ defined, high ‑ quality, trusted, compliant, and effectively used across the research and clinical enterprise. The role blends data governance execution, business data stewardship, and data quality oversight, acting as both a subject ‑ matter expert and liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Organizational Management, Information Systems, or related field.
• Deep knowledge of data governance, stewardship, metadata management, and data quality practices.
• 7+ years of experience as a Data Steward or Business Systems Analyst, preferably in healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of healthcare and oncology data (preferred or required).
• Experience in data governance, data stewardship, data quality, or data management disciplines
• Experience with regulatory environments (HIPAA/PHI/PII, SOX)
• Proficiency with data catalog tools (e.g., Alation), metadata management, and SQL
• Familiarity with metadata, data quality, stewardship, and compliance tools
• High business acumen with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complex environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capability to operate independently, influence stakeholders, and navigate complexity.
• Ability to influence diverse groups and drive data governance adoption
• Comfort working in matrix environments across business and technical teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self‑starter with entrepreneurial mindset

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to analytics, AI/ML data preparation, data lineage tools, and enterprise data platforms

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain SCRI‑aligned data governance policies, standards, and controls.
• Ensure adherence to Enterprise Data Governance (EDG) guidelines.
• Participate in governance councils, stewardship forums, and related governance committees.
• Communicate governance priorities, risks, and performance metrics to leadership
• Serve as the subject matter expert for oncology or research‑related data domains.
• Understand SCRI data needs and business processes.
• Ensure consistent and compliant data usage across the organization.
• Promote the use of standardized definitions, reference data, and sound data practices
• Identify and maintain the list of CDEs within the domain; ensure ownership, lineage, and quality controls are in place.
• Define, curate, and maintain business metadata, glossaries, and data definitions.
• Develop and maintain critical data element (CDE) documentation and classifications.
• Maintain metadata in the enterprise catalog (e.g., Alation) to improve discoverability and clarity.
• Create and maintain proactive and reactive data quality rules.
• Profile data and define business rules for specific domains.
• Review and monitor data quality dashboards/scorecards.
• Identify, log, triage, and resolve data quality issues; oversee remediation and cleanse activities.
• Maintain data quality issue repository and ensure timely resolution
• Document end‑to‑end lineage of data assets, including source‑to‑target flows and transformations.
• Partner with engineering, BI, and architecture teams to ensure accurate lineage and system inventory
• Support organizational efforts to promote data literacy, governance awareness, and sound data practices.
• Contribute to training materials and educational content related to governance, metadata, and data quality.

Benefits

• We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.
• For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here . As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package.
• This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

What This Job Offers

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