Children's National Hospital
Senior Data Governance Specialist
Children's National Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
As a Senior Data Governance Specialist, you will lead data governance efforts within assigned data domains. Your responsibilities include applying advanced Data Ownership and Stewardship structures, proactively identifying and resolving complex data quality issues, and overseeing the enrichment of the data catalog with comprehensive domain and system knowledge. You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and drive strategic data governance initiatives to support business goals and ensure data integrity across the organization.
Qualifications:Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science). (Required)Minimum Work Experience
Requires deep functional knowledge with 6 years of related experience, or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position. (Required)Required Skills/Knowledge
Great knowledge of data governance principles.Knowledge of business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets.Experience working with large datasets, data verification and data management.Experience with complex data profiling and analysis.Experience with Data Governance processes and rolesExperience with Master Data ManagementExperience with Agile Software DevelopmentKnowledge of data governance practices.Knowledge of business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets.Experience working with large databases, data verification and data management.Experience with Data profiling.Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to work independently.Demonstrated analytical skills.Demonstrated project management skills.Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills.Great verbal and written communication skills, communicate complex findings in a clear and understandable mannerGreat facilitation ability to host sessions and elicit ideas from others, understanding their issues and encourage group participationAttention to detail.Communicate complex findings in a clear and understandable mannerCollaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsAdapt to changing priorities and thrive in a dynamic environmentFunctional Accountabilities
Serves as the Data Governance Representative for Data Domain to lead workgroup meetings and complete, updates and uphold the charterProvides data analysis through development of code for data domain related needsLeads the curation of data catalog for data domainLeverages tools, data domains, and industry standardsMaintains master data for all important data areas of the organization.Leads the development, execution, maintenance, and troubleshooting of scripts and reports developed using SQL, Microsoft Excel, or other analytics tools.Represents data governance and assigned data domains to apply and monitor data ownership and stewardship structure.Evaluates and remediates data quality issues.Curates the data catalog with data domains and systems related definitions and knowledge.Leads owners and stewards in implementing key data governance. Initiatives as part of the business initiative.Performs customer support through knowledge of business objectives and timely and accurate completion of work productsPerforms data analysis through development of code for data domain related needs.Produces the curation of data catalog for data domain.Identifies rules to enhance data quality.Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.Organizational Accountabilities
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Qualifications:Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science). (Required)Minimum Work Experience
Requires deep functional knowledge with 6 years of related experience, or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position. (Required)Required Skills/Knowledge
Great knowledge of data governance principles.Knowledge of business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets.Experience working with large datasets, data verification and data management.Experience with complex data profiling and analysis.Experience with Data Governance processes and rolesExperience with Master Data ManagementExperience with Agile Software DevelopmentKnowledge of data governance practices.Knowledge of business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets.Experience working with large databases, data verification and data management.Experience with Data profiling.Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to work independently.Demonstrated analytical skills.Demonstrated project management skills.Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills.Great verbal and written communication skills, communicate complex findings in a clear and understandable mannerGreat facilitation ability to host sessions and elicit ideas from others, understanding their issues and encourage group participationAttention to detail.Communicate complex findings in a clear and understandable mannerCollaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsAdapt to changing priorities and thrive in a dynamic environmentFunctional Accountabilities
Serves as the Data Governance Representative for Data Domain to lead workgroup meetings and complete, updates and uphold the charterProvides data analysis through development of code for data domain related needsLeads the curation of data catalog for data domainLeverages tools, data domains, and industry standardsMaintains master data for all important data areas of the organization.Leads the development, execution, maintenance, and troubleshooting of scripts and reports developed using SQL, Microsoft Excel, or other analytics tools.Represents data governance and assigned data domains to apply and monitor data ownership and stewardship structure.Evaluates and remediates data quality issues.Curates the data catalog with data domains and systems related definitions and knowledge.Leads owners and stewards in implementing key data governance. Initiatives as part of the business initiative.Performs customer support through knowledge of business objectives and timely and accurate completion of work productsPerforms data analysis through development of code for data domain related needs.Produces the curation of data catalog for data domain.Identifies rules to enhance data quality.Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.Organizational Accountabilities
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance