Data Governance Architect

Location: 100% remote from anywhere in the US
Duration: 1 year contract, open to extensions

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Data Architect to support the execution and evolution of a growing Data Governance and Data Quality program within a complex, matrixed healthcare organization.

This role sits at the intersection of data governance, analytics, and business translation. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience working in a mature data governance environment and can translate technical data concepts into clear, actionable business outcomes that drive data trust across the enterprise.

This is a single-contractor role focused on execution, enablement, and adoption—not net-new strategy creation.

Key Objectives:

• Strengthen repeatable technical muscle that enables enterprise data trust
• Operationalize data governance and data quality practices
• Enable stewardship, remediation, and adoption through clear documentation and cataloging
• Translate governance standards into the culture of the organization

Core Responsibilities
Data Governance & Data Quality

• Execute and support established data governance and data quality frameworks
• Define, document, and operationalize data quality rules, remediation workflows, and stewardship processes
• Partner with technical teams to ensure governance policies are realistically implementable
• Support the translation of legal, regulatory, and governance standards into practical data policies

Data Catalog & Metadata Enablement

• Lead and support data catalog adoption, including:
  • Business definitions
  • Technical metadata alignment
  • KPI documentation
  • Stewardship workflows
• Serve as a key connector between technical assets and business meaning
• Champion "what good looks like” by applying lessons from mature governance organizations

Business & Technical Translation

• Act as a quasi business–technical translator between:
  • Data engineers
  • Analytics teams
  • Governance stakeholders
  • Business users
• Create clear, business-facing documentation that drives understanding and adoption
• Support analytics and reporting teams by ensuring governed, trusted data assets

Analytics & Enablement Support

• Enable governance-aligned analytics consumption across BI platforms
• Support governance controls and standards as the organization transitions toward Power BI
• Provide light analytics insight to help leadership understand governance adoption and impact

Requirements:

• Strong experience with Alation or Collibra data catalog
• EHR or EPIC experience preferred
• Understanding of Power BI