The mission of the Information Technology Group (ITG) is to develop, implement and maintain technology-based services and solutions enabling OHSU to effectively manage information to accomplish its missions.

 

The Senior Data Governance Consultant is a key member of the OHSU Data Governance Office (DGO).  Data Governance is where people, process and technology come together to enable OHSU to leverage data as a strategic asset.  As a member of DGO, you’ll drive the execution of the data governance strategy to make data available, usable, and trusted.

 

The Incumbent will observe due care, objectivity and respect for confidentiality. All employees must keep confidential what they hear and what they see when handling, reviewing, or observing: communications and records thereof (calls, email, pages, fax, etc.), data transmission, databases, or other forms of information. Confidentiality extends to the identities of the parties of the communications, and even to the fact that the communication took place. When sharing information, consider whether the recipient has a true “business need to know.” ITG employees are responsible for the security of OHSU technology. In exercising their duties, ITG employees must follow OHSU security directives, incorporating security measures in the delivery of their everyday tasks, and are required to report security concerns to the OHSU Integrity Office and/or ITG Security Engineering team.

Data Stewardship

• Onboard new data stewards to their role and responsibilities
• Partner with stewards to understand business area needs, gather requirements, and align around common standards
• Help stewards create clear, actionable practices for data use and communication
• Participate in and help facilitate steward meetings and workgroup sessions

Catalog Management

• Promote the use of the Analytics Marketplace for cataloging organizational metadata
• Educate data stewards, subject matter experts, and business area users on metadata purpose, structure, and management best practices 
• Publish and participate in the maintenance of metadata assets in Collibra, including the use of workflow automation 
• Develop, maintain and promote cataloging standards

Data Fluency

• Assist in creating training materials and teaching courses as part of an enterprise data fluency program
• Collaborate with content creators outside of the DGO to integrate additional topics and courses into the program
• Evaluate program effectiveness through course feedback and make recommendations for improvements

Data Quality

• Collaborate with business partners to identify data quality issues and analyze root causes
• Support remediation efforts and process improvement opportunities 
• Monitor and report on data quality metrics and activities.
• Identify data quality trends for key data assets, and report findings to stakeholders 

Governance Tool Management

• Support the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Analytic Marketplace and related workflows
• Coordinate with product vendor account and support teams regarding updates, enhancements, and issue resolution
• Support enhancement request, defect, and task tracking

Other Duties as Assigned

• Master’s degree in computer science, a related field, or a clinical field and four years work related experience in the information technology field or a combination of clinical or operational healthcare environments; OR

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field, or a clinical field and six years work related experience in the information technology field  or a combination of clinical or operational healthcare environments; OR

• Associate’s degree in computer science, a related field, or a clinical field and seven years work related experience in the information technology field or a combination of clinical or operational healthcare environments; OR

• Eight years work related experience in the information technology field or a combination of clinical or operational healthcare environments; OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience where one year of experience will be substituted for an

• Associate’s degree and two years of experience will be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

• Some positions may require certifications to be achieved within 6 months of hire.

Experience:

• Two or more years of experience working in a Business Analyst role
• Two or more years of experience documenting business processes and functional requirements
• Three or more years of experience in a direct customer-facing role (internal or external)
• Two or more years leading small to medium sized projects
• One or more years of experience delivering training or engaging users through instructional materials

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Ability to effectively communicate information to internal customers and to all levels within the organization
• Ability to understand, translate, and communicate abstract concepts/ideas in a clear, concise, and easy to understand communication style 
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training skills
• Project coordination and/or leadership experience from conception, schedule, design, testing, through implementation
• Ability to develop detailed user requirements and specifications documentation 
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
• Must have demonstrated, excellent customer service skills both on the phone and in person

• One or more years of experience with data governance software platforms such as Collibra
• One or more years developing business intelligence reports 
• Experience implementing data governance best practices
• Experience in data stewardship, metadata management, data quality, or data fluency
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)

Schedule: This is a Monday through Friday, core hours are 10am to 3pm.

Work Location: Remote

 

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
  
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
  
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
  
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
  
• 8 paid holidays per year
  
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
  
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.