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Data Governance Technical Analyst (Data Warehouse Programmer/Analyst)

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Overview

We are a mission driven community‑based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, we encourage you to review and apply today and help us build healthier communities for all.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a mission driven culture of high‑quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
• Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short and long‑term goals/priorities for the department.
• Plays a key role in establishing an enterprise‑wide data governance framework, with a focus on governing data as an enterprise asset, addressing regulatory requirements, and protecting sensitive data through organization behavior, policies, standards, principles, processes, governance metrics and related tools.
• Serves as a liaison between Business and Technology to ensure that data related business requirements for governing data are clearly defined, communicated, and well understood and considered as part of operational prioritization and planning.
• Establishes, manages and participates in a data stewardship program to foster a culture of data, including interviewing and engaging with data owners and data stewards across the organization.
• Serves as the technical owner of the data catalog. Responsibilities include maintaining business and enterprise data dictionaries per CalOptima Health standards, defining and documenting metadata, ensuring consistent technical and business term mappings.
• Creates and maintains process maps, workflows, data flow diagrams to support data stewardship, data classification and data quality processes. Communicates content effectively to both business and technical stakeholders.
• Documents the origin, movement, transformation and enrichment of critical data assets through the organization's systems to improve transparency and traceability.
• Queries and analyzes large‑scale healthcare datasets and business logic (e.g., claims, pharmacy, patient data) using SQL and other tools.
• Develops and maintains automation scripts to streamline data governance processes/tasks.
• Facilitates the development and implementation of data protection standards and adoption requirements across the enterprise in partnership with the cybersecurity team.
• Assists in regulatory compliance efforts related to data management while ensuring all data governance activities align with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and other relevant industry standards.
• Maintains clear, comprehensive documentation of data definitions, validation processes, analytic methodologies, and project deliverables.
• Prepares and presents data governance maturity scorecards, KPIs/metrics/operational dashboards to senior management that track initiative effectiveness and adoption.
• Provides employee engagement sessions to strengthen data literacy and reinforce data governance principles, practices, roles, and accountability expectations.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
• Participates in Data Governance Council meetings and contributes to policy development.
• Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, health informatics, data analytics, or related field PLUS 5 years of professional experience in data governance, data management, or enterprise information management. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be qualifying.
• 2 years of hands‑on health care experience, including working with administrative and clinical data.

Desired Qualifications

• Certification in data management or related areas (e.g., DAMA CDMP).
• Exposure to industry standard data catalog, automated data discovery and data lineage tools (e.g., Atlan, Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation, Informatica).
• Experience creating reports using Power BI.
• Experience scripting and automating repetitive tasks using Python.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Data & Analytics ecosystems (e.g., Fabric, Synapse, Databricks).
• Exposure to data modeling tools (e.g., Erwin, ER Studio).
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., government).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Passionate about improving the U.S. health care system and helping ensure every patient receives the best care possible.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
• Organize, be analytical, problem‑solve and possess project management skills.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment and in an efficient manner.
• Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
• Motivate and lead multi‑program teams and external committees/coalitions.
• Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job‑specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials.
• Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems and face‑to‑face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds.

Benefits

Competitive compensation ranging from $99,902 up to $159,843 depending on experience. Salary offered based on education, job‑related knowledge, experience, skills and internal equity. Telework eligible in California. Comprehensive benefits package including CalPERS pension program, additional retirement packages, generous PTO program, quality work‑life balance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, career development opportunities, flexible scheduling, and the satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts healthcare access for thousands of individuals and families.

Work Environment

Work is typically indoors and sedentary. Travel may be required. Noise level is usually moderate. No harmful environmental conditions. Work hours may vary with the need for evening and weekend participation.

Why Join Us

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Each employee brings a unique perspective to the overall team and we value everyone's input and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where you and every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact on our community members. Our team reflects and represents the communities we serve, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our commitment to accessible, quality healthcare.

Application Process

All applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The first review of applications will be on December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM PST. Applications submitted after the first review date may not be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

EEO Statement

CalOptima Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. CalOptima Health wants to have qualified employees in every job position. CalOptima Health prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee, or applicant for employment, based on race, religion/religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning status, age, sexual orientation, immigration status, military status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CalOptima Health also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived as having, any of those characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by calling (714) 246‑8400 if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.

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