Vice President, Data Governance
Location
United States
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
$227K - $341K / year
Job Description
Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.
The Vice President of Data Governance is a senior executive leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the enterprise-wide data governance strategy for a Medicare Advantage health plan. This role ensures that all data assets—clinical, financial, operational, and member—are accurate, secure, compliant, and leveraged effectively to support business operations, quality reporting, regulatory compliance, and member health outcomes. The VP will partner across business, clinical, compliance, and technology teams to establish a culture of accountability and stewardship for data.Job Responsibilities:
Lead Enterprise Data Governance Strategy
Define and execute a comprehensive data governance strategy that aligns with company’s Medicare Advantage goals and CMS regulatory requirements. Act as the executive sponsor for data governance and stewardship initiatives.
Establish Governance Frameworks and Councils
Create and lead an enterprise data governance council and implement policies, standards, and frameworks for data quality, lineage, and lifecycle management.
Ensure Data Accuracy and Timeliness
Monitor and improve the accuracy and timeliness of admissions data, encounter data, STARs/HEDIS quality reporting, risk adjustment, provider data, and enrollments data.
Enable Cross-Functional Collaboration and Self-Service Analytics
Partner with both IT and business teams to improve metadata and master data management. Promote self-service analytics and ensure access to trusted, well-documented data.
Build and Lead High-Performing Teams
Recruit, develop, and manage a team of data governance professionals and data stewards. Foster a culture of data ownership and accountability across all functional areas to improve decision making and operational effectiveness.
Provide Thought Leadership in Healthcare Data Trends
Stay ahead of emerging trends in healthcare data and CMS policy changes. Influence enterprise strategy through expert insights and innovation.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversee assigned staff. Responsibilities include:
recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
assigning workload, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees
Job Requirements:
Experience:
Required:
10+ years of progressive experience in data governance, data management, or information governance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Preferred:
Knowledge of Medicare Advantage regulations, CMS reporting (encounter data, RADV, HEDIS, STAR ratings, interoperability), and health plan operations a plus
Education:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Data Management, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
Essential Physical Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
2. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 5 pounds.
Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.
Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
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