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Job Title: Data Governance AnalystDepartment: Data Analytics and AutomationReports to: VP of Data Products Strategy and GovernanceSummary:The Data Governance Analyst is responsible for supporting the implementation of the Medical-Surgical (MMS) Business’ data governance program. This includes partnering with McKesson Technology, our respective legal-compliance organizations, and Med-Surgical data stewards and analysts, focusing on all aspects of data governance. This role will be responsible for implementing core data governance tooling across the business including data catalog and data quality monitoring and reporting and overall governance monitoring utilizing company policies to drive the quality, security, and compliance of our data. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of healthcare data governance, as well as experience with HIPAA, HITECH, CCPA, GDPR, and SOX compliance.Responsibilities:Program Management and stewardship of governance teams. Ability to set targets, coach, and mentor teams. Guide investment decisions and advocate with management.Engage with business and data stakeholders to identify projects, capture requirements, scope resources, and build prioritization use cases for data governance projects that support business goals and objectives.Align governance with analytics and AI roadmap. Coach stakeholders by explaining concepts in terms of ROI.Responsible for documenting, monitoring, and ensuring adherence to the data governance policies and processes, working with stakeholders to conduct periodic audits and manage remediation efforts as needed.Develop and maintain the MMS data catalog including managing data connectors, building domain and community structures, developing workflows, and managing the ingestion of metadata and other asset documentation.Develop and maintain a data governance playbook of standard processes, tools, and templates to support different types of data governance projects.Lead and facilitate metadata documentation projects with cross-functional teams including defining definitions and standards and managing data catalog intake.Align with data quality and master data management initiatives to ensure project alignment, documentation, and capture of key metadata and metrics.Manage and publish data governance KPIs and reports to data community and appropriate stakeholders.Work with internal training and education resources on planning and conducting training sessions, workshops, and awareness campaigns for data governance concepts and topics to ensure alignment with overall data literacy goals and timing.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in business administration (preferably masters), information systems, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.5+ years of experience in data governance and compliance, with a focus on healthcare.Strong understanding of applicable regulations like HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, CPRA, and CCPA.Excellent project management skills with a track record in metadata, data quality, data privacy, and compliance.Ability to understand the business context in which data is being used, including understanding the organization's goals, objectives, and risks.Excellent communication and presentation skills. The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences is essential.A collaborator with proven ability to work cross-functionally across many different stakeholders to create and deliver insights.Problem-solver with skills to identify and solve problems related to data governance and develop a plan to mitigate the risks of a new data project.Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A self-starter with a demonstrated track record of leading projects from idea to execution.Preferred qualifications:Proficiency with popular data governance tools and platforms (e.g., Alation).Understanding of data quality dimensions and their relationship with metadata management.Familiarity with database structures, data architectures, and data modeling, which can aid in deeper metadata comprehension and management.Understanding of analytics and its interplay with metadata, beneficial for organizations aiming to leverage data for insights.Ability to conduct training sessions and workshops to elevate organizational understanding of metadata and data governance.If you are a highly motivated and experienced data governance and compliance professional with a passion for healthcare, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to (email protected)Benefits:Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data governance and compliance initiatives.Chance to make a significant impact on the organization's data governance and compliance program.Opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team of professionals.Career Level: IC-Professional-P3McKesson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history.McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including those with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr