Data Steward Consultant

The Enterprise Data Governance Policy & Program Office creates and maintains Data Governance (DG) policies, frameworks, standards, guidance and roles for the enterprise, and establishes the oversight and accountability to drive their adoption and compliance. It ensures that our company’s data has a high degree of reliability and integrity. The Enterprise Data Governance Policy & Program Office team’s mission is to maximize data value for business stakeholders, reduce company risk, and to create consistent and trusted data throughout its lifecycle. The contractor role requires a breadth of Data Governance knowledge and experience across the spectrum of governance foundational activities, including tooling and reporting. After assessing the current state, the consultant will work with individuals to introduce data governance practices, and drive engagement with primary Enterprise Data Governance Tools for stewardship, catalog, lineage, maturity and reporting. Responsibilities Key to this role is experience with Critical Data Elements (CDE) Identification: identify CDEs by understanding their importance to business processes and regulatory requirements. Quality Assurance: ensure the accuracy and quality of CDEs through regular audits and validation processes. Governance: govern CDEs by enforcing data management policies and standards, including compliance with relevant regulations. Collaboration: work collaboratively with different departments to understand the use and impact of CDEs across the organization. Education: educate and guide users and stakeholders on the proper use and interpretation of CDEs. Innovation: The Steward will look for innovative ways to enhance the value of CDEs for decision-making and strategic initiatives. o Assess the Data Governance practices across various lines of Businesses or Domains. Identify pain points, opportunities and priorities to engage them in developing glossary, catalog, DQ, etc. governance practices. o Prepare and guide LOBs to build their foundational DG knowledge base and assist them in the effective use of governance tools. o Assist in or develop requirements, user guides or other training/ presentations that facilitate advancement of DG knowledge and proficiency. o Create enterprise -wide Data Governance Guidelines or standards as requested. Strong proficiency demonstrated in writing and communication skills. o Assess or assist in the assessment of proposed new governance tools, identify their synergies with current suite of tools or where duplication of capabilities will result or where gaps will persist. o Leverage expertise in governance and technical knowledge, as well as influencing skills to support the adoption of EDG Governance tool - Collibra. o Apply critical thinking to assess and optimize the use of data governance tooling innovations and lessons learned to best advance the objectives of the Enterprise Data Governance policy. o Assist in the support of the Enterprise Data Governance (EDG) Program and Policy office initiatives Requirements Bachelor’s degree, relevant experience or higher education degree in healthcare, business, governance, computer science or related field Documented experience in the implementation of data governance practices. Knowledgeable regarding the development of DG standards, Glossary, Catalog data quality, metrics and DG tools; Collibra experience a plus Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a healthcare business environment Knowledge of Healthcare payer lines of business or products; and/or hands on experience with data management (medical, provider, claims, clinical, pharmacy, eligibility etc.) is a plus Ability to convey complex data concepts via visual techniques to succinctly communicate Self-motivated to do what it takes to achieve success and navigate in a highly-matrixed environment Ability to manage timelines and meet tight deadlines Experience working in Agile project management (SAFe experience a plus) Ability to demonstrate and honor principles of Service, Innovation, Diversity, Empowerment, Integrity, Self-motivation, and Passion