Data Governance Principal

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New Orleans, LA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 3 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Weve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942 but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve heal lead educate that every award earned every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner whether you work with patients every day or support those who do you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

The Data Governance Principal plays a strategic role in shaping how healthcare data is defined organized and trusted across the enterprise. This senior position is responsible for developing and implementing the frameworks standards and processes that ensure our data is accurate accessible compliant and meaningful to the business.

Working closely with analytics technology and business leadership the Principal will lead the development of the Enterprise Data Catalog business glossary and metadata management standards. This role also partners with the Data Management and Architecture teams to strengthen data quality practices and define measurable KPIs for improvement.

This is a full-time individual contributor role (remote with occasional travel to New Orleans) that influences enterprise data strategy through governance stewardship and enablement.

This position can be remote

What you will do

  • Serve as the primary operationaland technicalowner for theEnterprise Data Catalog and lead its evolution managing ongoing platform curation metadata ingestion schedules updates and quality control.

  • Support theimplementation of roadmapfor the catalog including milestone planning new feature evaluation upgrades and coordination of technical needs with IT and platform vendors.

  • Oversee the development and maintenance of the Business Glossary including research stakeholder review and governance through the Executive Steering Council.

  • Create and support a process for certification of data and analytics assets

  • Promoteadoption and engagementthrough user enablement initiatives such as training materials webinars workshops and one-on-one support for business and analytics users.

  • Create andmaintainreportsusing Alation Analytics (or similar tools) to measure catalog usage engagement and content completeness.

  • Implement governance frameworksfor data asset categorization and access management to improve discoverability reuse and compliance.

  • Partner with Data Management teamstoestablishdata quality metrics measurement processes and improvement plans.

  • Support and enable data stewardship developing communities of practice and guidance for stewards across departments.

  • Lead periodic governance and access auditsto ensure proper data use compliance and portfolio optimization.

  • Measure and communicate program effectiveness providing regular updates and recommendations to executive stakeholders.

  • Publish a monthly Data Governance newslettersummarizingdecisions progress and upcoming initiatives.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of healthcare data regulations and workflows (minimum 3 years in healthcare).

  • Solid understanding of privacy security and compliance standards (e.g. HIPAA HITRUST etc.).

  • Proven ability toinfluence atmultiple organizational levels and communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

  • High emotional intelligence and facilitation skills to navigate competing priorities and drive consensus.

  • Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

Technical Proficiencies

  • Bachelors degree;Masterspreferred.

  • 1-3 years of experienceutilizingand managing a metadata governance platform (i.e.Alation Collibra Atlanetc)

  • At least 1 year of experience in data quality management.

  • 1-3 years of SQL (ability to pull simple queries and understand code)

  • Exposure tocloud-based data platforms (specifically Snowflake orDataBricks)

  • 1 years of experience with business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI Sigma).

  • 3 years of experience writing and interpreting SQL queries.

  • Experience with scripting or API integration (Python preferred) for automation or metadata management tasks.

  • Familiarity with data quality management concepts and tools.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Proficiency in using computers web-based applications and software including but not limited to Excel Word Access and PowerPoint.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

  • Excellent judgment decision-making delegating and leadership skills.

  • Analytical skills and logical through process in order to formulate practical solutions to problems.

  • Positive interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds.

  • Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

  • Ability to work variable schedule such as nights evenings weekends holidays extended shifts etc.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal state and local laws accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety patient privacy and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Weve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942 but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve heal lead educate that every award earned every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner whether you work with ...
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