Data Governance Specialist

What the role needs

• WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in administrative, regulatory, data management, business administration, or related field.
• Works with leadership to assist in designing and implementing a comprehensive data governance framework to ensure data accuracy, accessibility, consistency, and security.
• Collaborate with data stewards and stakeholders to establish and maintain governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor data quality and integrity, identifying and resolving issues in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Conduct risk assessments related to data handling and management, recommending mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with data protection and privacy laws.
• Develop and tracks metrics related to data quality, governance activities, and compliance to assess progress and effectiveness.
• Maintain an inventory of data assets, including classification by sensitivity and criticality, to support effective governance.
• Act as a liaison between IT, Information Security, data stewards, and academic, research, and clinical units to promote data governance principles and practices.
• Facilitate communication and training sessions to ensure adoption of data governance policies and standards.
• Support a community of practice (COP) for data governance, promoting knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving.
• Support and facilitate processes related to Data Use Agreements (DUA), Data Use and Sharing Agreements (DUSA), and Data Transfer Agreements (DTA) to ensure compliance and effective management of data sharing

From the employer

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY This role will ensure the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of organizational data. The incumbent will assist in the development, implementation, and support of a comprehensive data governance framework and related processes at UT Southwestern. This includes collaboration with data stewards, and stakeholders, management of data assets, monitoring compliance and performance, and enabling data-driven decision-making through proper governance practices. The responsibilities are dynamic and extend beyond routine tasks, including representing UTSW at UT System governance committees, coordinating efforts across the UT System, and managing complex administrative components such as procurement processes, master data management (MDM) solution oversight, and regulatory compliance activities. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Our ideal candidate has one to three years of paid full-time professional experience. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay • Paid Time Off, available day one • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) • Paid Parental Leave Benefit • Wellness programs • Tuition Reimbursement • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required • Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in administrative, regulatory, data management, business administration, or related field. Preferred • Licenses and Certifications Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) JOB DUTIES • Works with leadership to assist in designing and implementing a comprehensive data governance framework to ensure data accuracy, accessibility, consistency, and security. • Collaborate with data stewards and stakeholders to establish and maintain governance policies, standards, and procedures. • Collects and analyzes data, identifies trends and patterns, and generates reports and recommends to stakeholders, data modeling and designing data architectures to ensure efficient storage and retrieval of information, developing and enhancing data warehouses, managing back-end transaction and data processing. • Monitor data quality and integrity, identifying and resolving issues in collaboration with relevant teams. • Conduct risk assessments related to data handling and management, recommending mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with data protection and privacy laws. • Develop and tracks metrics related to data quality, governance activities, and compliance to assess progress and effectiveness. • Maintain an inventory of data assets, including classification by sensitivity and criticality, to support effective governance. • Act as a liaison between IT, Information Security, data stewards, and academic, research, and clinical units to promote data governance principles and practices. • Facilitate communication and training sessions to ensure adoption of data governance policies and standards. • Support a community of practice (COP) for data governance, promoting knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving. • Support and facilitate processes related to Data Use Agreements (DUA), Data Use and Sharing Agreements (DUSA), and Data Transfer Agreements (DTA) to ensure compliance and effective management of data sharing • Provides input for internal governance meetings and may chair data governance meetings. • Travel to sites such as UT System governance meetings at discretion of leadership, and coordinate across Texas Department or Information Resources (DIR) including after hours coordinating efforts. • Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Intermediate-level computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines • Knowledge of principle practices of data services and program management. • Knowledge of government relations or government affairs. • Strong critical thinking/problem-solving skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Skilled in designing public-facing education materials that are detailed, strategic, and engaging such as PowerPoint presentations, fact sheets, and other collateral materials. • Familiarity with data privacy and compliance regulations such as HIPPA, FERPA, and GDPR. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS Salary Information Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.